She's only in 2nd grade but she is learning about friends who have their own agenda.
May we all pray for our friends with grace-filled words. Pray against their actions not against the person.
David learns that one of his senators, Ahithophel, is now a conspirator. This senator stands with Absalom---both against David and what David stands for. So David prays these words in 2 Samuel 15:31 --- confuse the counsel of this senator. Turn his counsel into foolishness. David didn't pray against the person but against his words, against the advice of his soul.
David prays with the strong knowledge of a Sovereign God Who holds all words and hearts in His Hand.
One commentary says we must second our prayers with endeavours. And David did. No man holds the corner of the market on truth. We can think and live and move and love and still need forgiveness. Take a long look at David! Great in wisdom and patience when treated so cruel. The David who had just sinned beyond his recognition.
May we follow the footsteps of the One and Only Who holds us tight, never to let go, never to fail. So that we can pray against the actions of those who hurt us and never be against the person. David knew how to do this well.
PHOTO: Ezri and the birds at The Austin Aquarium. Animals don't talk back; they don't talk about others. People do. May we pray against the actions of those who hurt us. David was not "against" Absalom and Saul. Left the matters in God's Hands.
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