King David understood something specific about his relationship with God. He knew that God loved everyone, but he also believed that God liked him.

David writes this perspective clearly in the Psalms: By this I know that You are well pleased with me, Because my enemy does not triumph over me. Psalm 41:11

There is a distinction between the universal love of a Creator and the personal favor of a Friend. David did not just settle for being a part of a crowd. He recognized a personal bond. God even described David as a man after His own heart. This was not because David was perfect, but because David was aware of God’s personal leaning toward him.

When you believe God likes you, your posture changes. You stop hiding and start approaching. You move from a place of general existence to a place of specific relationship. David’s "secret" was simply believing the truth of God’s affection.

God's love is a fact, but His favor is a relationship.