Day 189 Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 6, Acts 26, Psalm 6 and Proverb 18:20-21 
The ark of the covenant contained the Ten Commandments. But the ark also served as a throne for God and represented the presence of God. During Saul's reign, the ark had been captured and kept by Kirjath Jearim's people. David wanted to bring back the presence of God to the city, Jerusalem. It was David's kingdom but he wanted it to become the dwelling place of God. Let us also live out a Christian's life, which brings the presence of Jesus back in our lives, into our marriage and family, and into our works or ministry, so that we can attract people to the gospel.
"The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer." – Psalm 6:9 (English Standard Version)
"Lord God, help me through this difficult and challenging situation that I am going through. I put my trust in you. Thank you that you never leave me nor forsake me. I look forward in faith to the victory that you have promised. In Jesus' name, Amen."
