Daily Scripture & Questions:
II Samuel 8:1-9:13; I Chronicles 18:1-17 II Samuel 8:15 and I Chronicles 18:14 tell us what about David's reign?  How can this critical insight help us to pray for our governmental leaders today?

Family Devotions-Scripture & Questions:
Read II Samuel 9:1-13. Many new kings completely destroy the previous ruler's family. David wasn't like that. How can his kindness encourage us to show kindness to someone today even if they haven't done anything to deserve it?

Biblical Prayer Focus:
Psalm 41:4 As for me, I said, “O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you!”

Ask the Spirit to show you if you have any sin that needs to be confessed before God. If so, express your repentant heart's desire and ask for strength to manifest the fruits of repentance in your choices today.