7 D’s to
Pray for Your Heart A. Our heavenly Father teaches that our hearts
can be “inclined” in different directions (Psa 119:33-40). B.
Consider 7 D’s to “incline” your heart toward God this week. 1. __________: “Whatever it takes, Lord, give
me delight in you as the greatest treasure of my heart.” • Psalm 37:1-6 – “Delight yourself in the
LORD…” 2. __________: “Whatever it takes, Lord, align
the desires of my heart with yours.” •
Matthew 6:9-10 – “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” 3.
_________________: “Whatever it takes, Lord, increase my awareness of
my dependence on you in everything so that I will live continually by
faith.” • John 15:1-5 – “Apart from me
you can do nothing.” 4. ________________: “Whatever it takes, Lord,
teach me to discern good from evil through the rigorous exercise of constant
practice.” • Hebrews 5:11-14 – “The
mature…have their powers of discernment trained…” 5.
________________: “Whatever it takes, Lord, keep me desperate for you,
because I tend to wander when I stop feeling my need for you.” • Psalm 73 – “Whom have I in heaven but
you?” 6. _____________: “Whatever it takes, Lord,
discipline me for my good that I may share your holiness and bear the
peaceful fruit of righteousness.” •
Hebrews 12:3-11 – “The Lord disciplines the one he loves.” 7.
_____________: “Whatever it takes, Lord, increase my resolve to do
your will with all diligence.” • 1
Corinthians 15:58 – “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of
the Lord.” |