Daily Devotions: Good Intentions Do Not Make God’s Will - July 19, 2026

2 Chronicles 6:7–8 (NLT) – “My father, David, wanted to build this Temple to honor the name of the Lord... But the Lord told him, ‘You wanted to build the Temple to honor my name. Your intention is good, but you are not the one to do it.’”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall uses the life of King David to illustrate that a good idea or a sincere desire is not always synonymous with God's will. Even though David had the heart, the designs, and the money to build the Temple, God chose his son Solomon for the task, showing that God's plans are not dictated by our good intentions.   Pastor Sumrall explains that while good intentions flow from our hearts to God, His true will flows from His heart to us. Understanding this distinction helps believers remain patient and obedient, recognizing that God in His mercy may allow us to contribute to a vision, as He did by letting David design and pay for the Temple, even if we are not the ones meant to complete it. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2026 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.