And the Lord was sorry he had ever made Saul king of Israel.

The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and the Lord sent a tormenting spirit16:14 Or an evil spirit; also in 16:15, 16, 23. that filled him with depression and fear.

 Who is this pagan Philistine anyway, that he is allowed to defy the armies of the living God?”

Then David’s question was reported to King Saul, and the king sent for him.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me in your Grace and give me courage to overcome the strongholds that keep me from completely doing your will. Help me to trust your plan and allow your spirit to guide me courageously. Give me discernment to know evil and keep me protected from it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen