So the king went out and took his seat at the town gate, and as the news spread throughout the town that he was there, everyone went to him.

Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me.

My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others.

Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.

He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.

Lord God my Father,

Place me where I need to be even thou it may be uncomfortable. Lead me into what may be difficult to me today so your Glory may be seen, no my struggle. Protect me from the enemy within so your delightful way can rest on me well. Show me how to rest in you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.

But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The Lord is great!”17As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.

Lord God my Father,

You are my protector, my Father. Your love is perfect and lifts me. Your desire is perfect, allow it to rest on me and your delight be my purpose.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for who you are and help me to release all my cares to you. Allow your peace to rest well with me and overwhelm my thoughts so you can have your way with me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But Amnon had a very crafty friend—his cousin Jonadab. 

But Amnon wouldn’t listen to her, and since he was stronger than she was, he raped her. 15Then suddenly Amnon’s love turned to hate, and he hated her even more than he had loved her. 

yes, Joab sent me and told me what to say. 20He did it to place the matter before you in a different light. But you are as wise as an angel of God, and you understand everything that happens among us!”

Lord God my Father,

Protect me from deceitful words and temptation. Tell me what to say and how to act so your Glory will pass thru me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior.

Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me.17For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke.18If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.19But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer.20Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.

Lord God my Father,

I am broken and a sinner, Lord God forgive my sin and bring my desire closer to you and give me strength against temptation.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

When David saw them whispering, he realized what had happened. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.”20Then David got up from the ground, washed himself, put on lotions,12:20 Hebrew anointed himself. 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.

David replied, “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.”

But when he defied and taunted Israel, he was killed by Jonathan, the son of David’s brother Shimea.

Lord God my Father,

Guide me to carry the proper emotion at the proper time, Keep me moving forward and acting for your Glory.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem.

Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.8Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.

Lord God my Father,

Lead me so I may follow your plan as you desire. Help me with my battles and help me to overcome them to reveal your Glory. Protect me from the deceit of this world.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.15Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.”

But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.

Lord God my Father,

I am grateful for all you do for me and how you help me in all things.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 In fact, the Lord made David victorious wherever he went.

So David reigned over all Israel and did what was just and right for all his people. 

Lord God my Father,

I pray to be humble enough for you to use as you wish, give me a heart that only desires your Truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Show me the right path, O Lord;point out the road for me to follow.5Lead me by your truth and teach me,for you are the God who saves me.All day long I put my hope in you.

Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts.36:1 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac version, which read in his heart. Masoretic Text reads in my heart. They have no fear of God at all.2In their blind conceit, they cannot see how wicked they really are.3Everything they say is crooked and deceitful. they refuse to act wisely or do good.4They lie awake at night, hatching sinful plots. Their actions are never good. They make no attempt to turn from evil.

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.8Rescue me from my rebellion. Do not let fools mock me.

Lord God my Father,

Quiet my heart do I may be led by you, make still my thoughts so your desire shapes my will. Protect me from my past and deliver me from it so it has no power in my actions today. You are my hope and salvation.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen