When she saw King David skipping about and laughing with joy, she was filled with contempt for him.
Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him.
I celebrate before the Lord. Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my own eyes!
Lord God my Father,
Help me to not worry about the world in my worship and to seek you without compromise.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
So David asked the Lord, “Should I go out to fight the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?”The Lord replied to David, “Yes, go ahead. I will certainly hand them over to you.”
David became more and more powerful, because the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.
It is time to bring back the Ark of our God, for we neglected it during the reign of Saul.”4The whole assembly agreed to this, for the people could see it was the right thing to do.
So David decided not to move the Ark of the Lord into the City of David. Instead, he took it to the house of Obed-edom of Gath.
Lord God my Father,
Help me to remember to come to you in all decisions and follow your will only,
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
This pleased the people very much. In fact, everything the king did pleased them!
Lord God my Father,
Help me to avoid the deception of the world and only follow you.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
So the Lord saved them by giving them a great victory.
So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well by the gate in Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But David refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the Lord.
Lord God my Father,
Help me to surrender my desire so you may have your way with me, Use me to do your will in this world, Help me to understand my place in your troops.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the Lord his God.
Lord God my Father,
Give me wisdom to walk in this world in such a way the lost seek you. Allow your peace to flow thru me and inspire others to seek you.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“No!” David said. “Don’t kill him. For who can remain innocent after attacking the Lord’s anointed one? 10Surely the Lord will strike Saul down someday, or he will die of old age or in battle. 11The Lord forbid that I should kill the one he has anointed!
I think you should go with me into battle, for I’ve never found a single flaw in you from the day you arrived until today.
My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.This I know: God is on my side!10I praise God for what he has promised;
Lord God my Father,
Help me to see as you see, Help me to act as you want me to act, Help me to be lead by only you and not pushed by this world.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
But the servant said, “I’ve just thought of something! There is a man of God who lives here in this town. He is held in high honor by all the people because everything he says comes true. Let’s go find him.
Now the Lord had told Samuel the previous day, 16“About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him to be the leader of my people, Israel.
At that time the Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be changed into a different person.
As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day.
When Saul returned to his home at Gibeah, a group of men whose hearts God had touched went with him. 27But there were some scoundrels who complained, “How can this man save us?” And they scorned him and refused to bring him gifts. But Saul ignored them.
Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he became very angry.
Lord God my Father,
Keep my heart open to hear you, remove distractions that slow my response to you, may your spirit come on me in powerful ways so I may delight in your way. Give me strength to do your will to reveal your light to the darkness the way you wish.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
I will praise the Lord at all times.I will constantly speak his praises.2I will boast only in the Lord;let all who are helpless take heart.
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,
Without you I am lost and desperate, give me your comfort and peace to have courage to do your will. Your way is wonderful and peaceful.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
But then David’s conscience began bothering him because he had cut Saul’s robe.
Who is the king of Israel trying to catch anyway? Should he spend his time chasing one who is as worthless as a dead dog or a single flea? 15May the Lord therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”
“You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil. 18Yes, you have been amazingly kind to me today,
“Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the Lord your God, secure in his treasure pouch! But the lives of your enemies will disappear like stones shot from a sling!
She bowed low to the ground and responded, “I, your servant, would be happy to marry David. I would even be willing to become a slave, washing the feet of his servants!”
Lord God my Father,
Give you discernment to my thoughts, keep me in my place and help me to give you complete freedom in my life, quiet my desires so I will allow you to handle all my struggles and defeat my enemy’s for me.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go,
Then I pray to you, O Lord.I say, “You are my place of refuge.You are all I really want in life.
“You will surely die, Ahimelech, along with your entire family!” the king shouted. 17And he ordered his bodyguards, “Kill these priests of the Lord, for they are allies and conspirators with David! They knew he was running away from me, but they didn’t tell me!” But Saul’s men refused to kill the Lord’s priests.
Then David prayed, “O Lord, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come and destroy Keilah because I am here. 11Will the leaders of Keilah betray me to him?23:11 Some manuscripts lack the first sentence of 23:11. And will Saul actually come as I have heard? O Lord, God of Israel, please tell me.”And the Lord said, “He will come.”12Again David asked, “Will the leaders of Keilah betray me and my men to Saul?”And the Lord replied, “Yes, they will betray you.”
Lord God my Father,
You are in charge, you know what my every breath holds, may I rely solely on your desire to navigate thru this day and trust your desire without ponder. Make me obedient to you alone.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen