I walked us through 2 Samuel 6 to fix our hearts on the one thing that matters most: His presence. Obed-Edom’s house was blessed, not because he had the right resume or resources, but because the Ark—the manifest presence of God—was there. That is still the center of life with God: not gold, victories, or platforms, but the nearness of the Lord. David knew this. He went to get the Ark “with gladness,” paid a price in sacrifice, stripped off royal image management, and danced with all his might. Gratitude wasn’t cute; it was costly, humble, and overflowing. It made room for God.