David experienced both victories and personal failures, including taking a census that revealed the danger of relying on human strength instead of God. Just as God showed grace and mercy to David and redeemed his failure, He can do the same for us.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How does David’s example of humility and repentance encourage you to approach God when you’ve sinned or made mistakes? Take a few moments to thank God that His grace is greater than your failures.
"O Lord, show me how to invest generously the resources You have entrusted to me, in ways that will outlast my time here on earth. Amen." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?