Prayer in Challenging Situation
Today’s reading describes the fulfilment of Nathan’s prophetic judgment on David. While his own transgression was done in secret, the shame & murder within his own family circle would be done before all Israel. But the greatest headache would be the rebellious attempt by Absalom to usurp his father’s throne. David’s faith in God never diminish, though severely tested. Driven from Jerusalem and disgraced by his son, David is restored eventually, though at heavy personal and national cost.
Lord, we Entrust our future to You: (Absalom) got up every morning and went out to the gate of the city. When people brought a case to the king for judgment, Absalom would ask where in Israel they were from, and they would tell him their tribe. Then Absalom would say: You’ve really got a strong case here! It’s too bad the king doesn’t have any- one to hear it. I wish I were the judge. Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel (2 Sam 15:2-6). A messenger came and told David: The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom. Then David said to all his officials… Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom… They set down the ark of God and Abiathar offered sacrifices.. Then the king said to Zadok: Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favour in the Lord’s eyes, He will bring me back and let me see it… again. But if He says: I am not pleased with you… let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him (2 Samuel 15:13-14, 24-26). Amen.
Lord, all scripture is profitable
for instruction in righteousness;
including obscure passages related
to the judgment on King David.
Help us Lord to do the right thing
in difficult & challenging situations.
Help us to entrust our future to You
help us to be Guided by Your Law;
Help us to think being doing anything.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord of Justice, we realize that
there is much pressure to conform
to the world in its ways and values.
Rather than trying to be popular,
guide our life Lord by the moral principles given in God’s Word.
For You who never change will stand for justice, You know the ways of
evil men & know what is best for us.
We entrust our future to You. Amen.
Lord, let us follow the example of
David when life’s broken & dreams
shattered, he still worshipped You.
Help us when the future is uncertain
to entrust ourselves to Your hands.
Help us to trust that when we
protect Your honour and seek
Your kingdom and righteousness,
You will provide all that we need.
Help us to depend solely on You for
deliverance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.