An Invitation to Dwell, Part 2

“I am reminding you today that I am the God of your past, your present, your future and generations to come. You were created with purpose, and your life is a reflection of me. Though you have been through trials, and walked through fire, I am the one who protects, teaches, rescues, and restores. My righteousness and grace know no end. As we dwell in my word again today, lean into me. Abide in me afresh. Receive fresh hope and revelation of who I am so that you can step forward with purpose and assurance.” 

Yesterday we dwelt with the Lord in the first half of Psalm 71, and today he leads us into the

second part.

Verses 17-18: Think about some of the things that God has taught you in your life. What lessons has he pressed upon your heart? It may be a generational curse that has broken, or a learnt behaviour that God has redeemed. Spend time with Holy Spirit, asking him to help you understand the impact of that for the generations that come after you. Is there anything more that he needs you to do to secure that, or something you can do to declare his power through your testimony?

Verse 19: Ask Holy Spirit to show you what it looks like for God’s righteousness to reach to the skies. God is incomparable – let that verse settle upon your heart, and repent for the times when you have allowed your gaze to be drawn by other things.

Verses 20-21: Have you felt tested by fire in recent seasons? Tell the Lord how you felt during those times. Allow yourself to lament and grieve for the things that you need to. But then ask him to show you how he has comforted you, and what it looks like in your life for him to increase your honour.

Verses 22-24: Spend time worshipping God in tongues and allow your spirit to commune with Holy Spirit, releasing praise and joy for all that he has done for you. If you have never spoken in tongues before – sit humbly before the Lord, and ask for that gift to be released in you now – in order that you may minister to the Lord afresh.