Have you felt the pain of betrayal?
Perceive: Ziph was in Judah and the people should have been loyal to David, but instead they betrayed his location to an evil king Saul. Once again David prays and records his call for God to help him overcome his enemies especially in times of betrayal. This psalm contains three main sections: he cries out to God for salvation (1-3), he acknowledges God as his source of help and recompense (4-5) and promises to worship God with thanksgiving for his deliverance (6-7). The tone of this psalm reflects the kind of words that Jonathan may have given him for encouragement in the Lord.
Practice: Many of David’s psalms follow a pattern where he goes from praying over his situation to singing praises to God. The more time you spend in the psalms, the more you realize that David routinely goes to God and expresses his true feelings and needs. Many of his psalms end with God being his friend, helper, and protector. Whatever you are facing today, take some time to prayerfully share it with your heavenly Father knowing that He sustains and delivers.
Pray: Lord, help me forgive those who betray me. I need You to help me in ________________. Protect and provide for this situation.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: Many of David’s psalms follow a pattern where he goes from praying over his situation to singing praises to God. The more time you spend in the psalms, the more you realize that David routinely goes to God and expresses his true feelings and needs. Many of his psalms end with God being his friend, helper, and protector. Whatever you are facing today, take some time to prayerfully share it with your heavenly Father knowing that He sustains and delivers.
Pray: Lord, help me forgive those who betray me. I need You to help me in ________________. Protect and provide for this situation.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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