But David’s men said, “We’re afraid even here in Judah. We certainly don’t want to go to Keilah to fight the whole Philistine army!”4So David asked the Lord again, and again the Lord replied, “Go down to Keilah, for I will help you conquer the Philistines.”

Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. 17“Don’t be afraid,” Jonathan reassured him. “My father will never find you! You are going to be the king of Israel, and I will be next to you, as my father, Saul, is well aware.”

The wicked conceive evil;they are pregnant with troubleand give birth to lies.15They dig a deep pit to trap others,then fall into it themselves.16The trouble they make for others backfires on them.The violence they plan falls on their own heads.

The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.

Love the Lord, all you godly ones!For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him,but he harshly punishes the arrogant.24So be strong and courageous,all you who put your hope in the Lord!

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.He freed me from all my fears.5Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to consult with you, to help me make decisions on what I should do and give me courage to follow you answer. Encourage me and get me out of my sinful way, protect me from those who hate you. May we delight together all day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen