Meditating The Word

Day 137: 2nd Samuel 16-18

Today on Meditating the Word, Ziba brings supplies to David and his followers, Shimei curses David, Ahithophel and Hushai give conflicting advice to Absalom, Absalom is killed in the forest, and David mourns his son.
This is Day 137. Today we are reading 2nd Samuel 16-18
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Father God, the mercy of David... we saw it with Saul, who was David's enemy, yet David still treated him with respect and wouldn't strike him. And we see it with his son Absalom, who conspired against his father to take the throne of Israel. Yet, we know that the love David showed pales in comparison to your love for us. We rebelled against you. We try to take your throne and be the lord of our own lives. Yet, you love us still. Enough to send Jesus to die for us so that we can live. Thank you, Father, for loving us.  Amen
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Day 136: Psalms 3, 4, 12, 13, 28 and 55

Today on Meditating the Word, we pray songs and Psalms of David.
This is Day 136. Today we are reading from The Book of Psalms, Chapters 3 and 4, 12 and 13, 28 and 55
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Father God, Thank you for David. And thank you for his Psalms. They are such a comfort and blessing to us. We relate with his humanity, but even more importantly, we identify ourselves with your righteousness in Christ Jesus. We cast our burdens on you, Father. You sustain us and we can't be moved. Thank you, Father. Amen
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Day 135: 2nd Samuel 13-15

Today on Meditating the Word, Amnon rapes his sister Tamar, Absalom flees after killing his brother Amnon, Absalom returns to Jerusalem, Absalom conspires against his father David, and David flees Jerusalem.
This is Day 135. Today we are reading from 2nd Samuel 13-15
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Father God, it's sometimes painful to see the consequences of our decisions. As we read the account of David and his sons, we see the prophecies being fulfilled because of David's great sin with Bathsheba and Uriah the Hittite. Give us wisdom and discernment, Father, to follow your paths, rather than relying on our own desires. Thank you for your mercy. And thank you for the lessons in scripture to help us make right choices. May we make choices that are pleasing to you and bring you glory. In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen
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Day 134: Psalms 32, 51, 86 and 122

Today on Meditating the Word, we read Psalms and songs by David, including A Psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba, and a Song of Acents.
This is Day 134. Today we are reading from the Book of Psalms Chapters 32, 51, 86 and 122
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Father God, we give you thanks. And we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Father. We love your chosen people and your chosen city. May there be peace within her walls, and peace within her homes. May all of your people prosper. In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen
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Day 133: 2nd Samuel 11-12 and 1st Chronicles 20

Today on Meditating the Word, David commits adultry with Bathsheba and kills her husband Uriah the Hittite, Nathan rebukes David, and Rabbah is captured.
This is Day 133. Today we are reading 2nd Samuel 11 and 12 and 1st Chronicles 20. 
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Father God, David was a man after your own heart, but he was a man, as imperfect in the flesh as anyone else. Instead of fulfilling his call and going to battle, he chose to stay behind and that started a downward spiral into sin with such a high price. He placed himself outside of your will, Father, which is a dangerous place to be. Then he taught us a lesson about rising up and carrying on instead of wallowing in pity over his failure. May we have the same courage to pick ourselves up and move forward when we fail, and the wisdom to stay in your will. We pray in Jesus' name.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 132: Psalms 65-67, 69 and 70

Today on Meditating the Word, we pray several songs and Psalms by David.
This is Day 132. Today we are reading from the Book of Psalms, Chapters 65-67, 69 and 70. 
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Father God, We identify with the despair of David's psalms. Sometimes it seems as though we are alone. But we know that you are always with us. You comfort us. You love us even when we are unlovable. You hear us even in our despair. And if quiet ourselves and listen, we hear your sweet words of love and encouragement. Your love, your strength, your ability fills us to overflowing, and we rest in the indescrible peace so deep, so wonderful, we can't even understand it. Thank you, Father, for loving us. Amen
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Day 131: 2 Samuel 10, 1st Chronicles 19 and Psalm 20

Today on Meditating the Word, The Ammonites and Syrians are Defeated and we pray Psalm 20, a Psalm of Victory by David.
This is Day 131. Today we are reading 2nd Samuel 10; 1st Chronicles 19 and Psalm 20.
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Father God, What better prayer could we pray than that? Thank you for answering us when we experience trouble. Thank you for remembering us. You have granted us our heart's desire. We triumph over the enemy in your salvation. You grant all of our requests. Father, we don't trust in the things of this world. We trust in you alone, and in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen
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Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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Day 130: Psalms 50, 53, 60 and 75

Today on Meditating the Word, today we are praying songs of Asaph, and Psalms, Contemplations, and a Teaching Poem by David
This is Day 130. Today we are reading from the Book of Psalms, Chapters 50, 53, 60 and 75.
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Father God, you are mighty. Your glory shines out in all the earth. Only a fool would say there is no God. We offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise, Father. You have provided perfect salvation from all of our troubles. And we give you all the honor and the glory. We will not keep silent, but will sing praises to you forever. Amen
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Day 129: 2nd Samuel 8-9 and 1st Chronicles 18

Today on Meditating the Word, we read about David's Wars, His Officers and his Kindness to Mephibosheth.
This is Day 129. 2nd Samuel 8-9, and 1st Chronicles 18
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Father God, in the account of Mephibosheth, we see not only David's love for Jonathan in keeping his covenant, but we see a foreshadow of Jesus keeping your covenant with Abraham. He rescued us from our Lo DeBar, a place of no pasture, and set us at your table where we eat continually as a child of the King. Thank you, Father, for your faithfulness to your covenant. Thank you for adopting us into your family. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
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Day 128: Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36 and 39

Today on Meditating the Word, we praye various psalms, prayers and songs of David. 
This is Day 128. Today we are reading from The Book of Psalms Chapters 25, 29, 33, 36, and 39.
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Father God, I trust in you. I trust you to show me your paths, and to guide me in your truty. You are my salvation. I know that my own strength is nothing. Anything I accomplish, is only because of you. So I wait on you, Father. You are faithful to your covenant. Even when I fail, in your mercy, you have already forgiven me. I fear you, and you call me friend. Thank you, Father. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. Also, be sure to join us in our Facebook community and share your thoughts about today's reading. It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. 
Thank you for joining me and know that I'm praying for you as we journey through the Bible together. And I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
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