David had neglected his battle duties and stole the wife of one of his best soldiers while his warriors risked their lives for him, but that did not deter him. He was desperate!
Category: wise counsel
A Woman’s Letter
Would I have compassion if I were to receive a message from Tamar, daughter of a king, in which she shares her deepest secret for her guilt and unspeakable shame? Or, a letter from Esther, an orphan girl, who grew up to become the unlikely queen of a nation?
What Happens to Our Prayers?
What about the prayers that sometimes do not seem to get past the ceiling? Could it be because of some sin in our lives? The writer of Psalm 66 has this to say in verse 18, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear.” So we know, ongoing sin in a believer’s heart can block our prayers.