Ok, so I have not kept up with my blogging as I read through the Bible. Oh I pray that someone is following the reading plan with me. If you want to join now, go ahead, its never too late!

So, I’m now in 2 Samuel. Just some quick thoughts. First, I love to flip through the book of Psalms to see what Psalms David might have written as he was going through his trials recorded in 2 Samuel. Let’s just say that King David didn’t have it easy! Even his own son turned against him. Boy did David ever need the strength of the Lord.

Also, keep in mind how imperfect David was and God still used him in a mighty way. David is revered through out history, but he is definitely not perfect. Just like you and me. This should encourage us to recognize our sins and imperfections, repent and then move on to let Christ use us!

Here is one of the Psalms David wrote while in peril-check out how he was still praising the Lord.

Psalm 34

Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left.
1 I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
2 My soul will boast in the LORD;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

3 Glorify the LORD with me;
let us exalt his name together.

In your trials and even in your sinful defeat, KEEP PRAISING HIM!