Then she gave birth to a son. But the Lord was displeased with what David had done.

“Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.”20Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions and changed his clothes. He went to the Tabernacle and worshiped the Lord. After that, he returned to the palace and was served food and ate.

 “I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, ‘Perhaps the Lord will be gracious to me and let the child live.’ 23But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.”

Lord God my Father,

Convict me of straying from your plan and make me comfortable in your Truth. Allow me to see where I struggle to control you and surrender these struggles.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen