But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.”

“My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house to be built for the Lord should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. 

“Now, my son, the Lord be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the Lord your God, as he said you would. 

“Is not the Lord your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has given the inhabitants of the land into my hands, and the land is subject to the Lord and to his people. 19Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God. 

Lord God my Father,

You way leads to absolute Peace, help me to not struggle to understand your way but to allow your way to rest on me. Help me to build your temple within me so you are all that is seen. Show me where the strongholds are and give me direction and strength to overcome my way so you can restore me to your way. Your rest is my strength.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen