But the king said, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?’ ”

It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to not guess your plan but to follow it without distraction. If I must suffer to release your will, so be it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen