I can relate so very well with David. Sure, my life seems so very bland compared to David's, and I suppose I may seem a bit dramatic to those who can't relate to my innermost struggles. Whatever... I know I'm not alone.
What amazes me about David is that he didn't become skeptical about all people, or withdraw from living a full life because of the hurts he faced. While he made lots of mistakes, and paid for them, I think he still finished strong and passionate for God. I want to live like that!
Dear Abba, Thank You for loving me just as much as you do your Son. I'm so glad You shared the ups & downs of so many lives in the Bible. Help me to focus on You: your strengths, capabilities, never-changing character, and love for me (even on my worst days). Give me strength to let go of the skepticism towards people which thunders in my soul, spewing out against others simply because of a few past hurts. Let me be like David (and ultimately Jesus), who didn't condemn a man yelling curses at him; help me have the courage to acknowledge your ability to deal with accusations in a loving manner. If I deserve negative consequences, so be it. If I did nothing wrong, may You be the one to come to my aid. Help me to not see people as my enemies, but to love as You have loved me, even when I was steeped in sin. Cause me to finish strong, to be so much more concern about blessing You than receiving blessings. To this end, knowing You will finish the work You've begun, I pray in Jesus' name...
What amazes me about David is that he didn't become skeptical about all people, or withdraw from living a full life because of the hurts he faced. While he made lots of mistakes, and paid for them, I think he still finished strong and passionate for God. I want to live like that!
Dear Abba, Thank You for loving me just as much as you do your Son. I'm so glad You shared the ups & downs of so many lives in the Bible. Help me to focus on You: your strengths, capabilities, never-changing character, and love for me (even on my worst days). Give me strength to let go of the skepticism towards people which thunders in my soul, spewing out against others simply because of a few past hurts. Let me be like David (and ultimately Jesus), who didn't condemn a man yelling curses at him; help me have the courage to acknowledge your ability to deal with accusations in a loving manner. If I deserve negative consequences, so be it. If I did nothing wrong, may You be the one to come to my aid. Help me to not see people as my enemies, but to love as You have loved me, even when I was steeped in sin. Cause me to finish strong, to be so much more concern about blessing You than receiving blessings. To this end, knowing You will finish the work You've begun, I pray in Jesus' name...
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