Father, make me more like David. Even when fleeing from Jerusalem, a time of distress and uncertainty, his faith was strong knowing You were with him. The people he ruled over loved him and wept as he fled.
The priests made intercession and offered sacrifices as David left the city. They were prepared to go with him, but obeyed his request to stay behind and use their sons as secret couriers for David. Another friend agreed to stay behind and act as a spy. David prayed that the council of his enemy would be “turned into foolishness.”
A servant met him on the road with provisions, food, and donkeys for David and his household. And when a man came showering stones and dirt clods on him, David took no revenge, but was humble to accept whatever You might allow to happen to him.
Father, when I am in trouble, do the same for me. Call in others to intercede and pray for me. Let me see support from those You have placed around me. Bring friends who are willing to act on my behalf and are faithful and loyal to me. And in their time of difficulty, let me be a loyal support for them.
Thwart the plans of my enemy, by turning their counsel into foolishness. Bring people alongside me who can encourage me and offer what I need to get through the hardship.
And help me, like David, keep a faithful and humble attitude; accepting whatever comes from Your hand, not insisting on my own edification or revenge.
Lord, I know hard times will come. Thank You that I can call on You and depend on You to get me through them. You will sustain me according to Your promise, uphold me, and deliver me. And You will never let my hopes be dashed.
You will take care of me as You did David. Thank You that I can depend on You. Thank You that I can trust You. I give You all my praise. Amen
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