Daily Scripture & Questions:
II Samuel 16:1-18:33 God can direct by making us open to faulty counsel.  From whom do you get your counsel?  Do you regularly pray to God for wisdom? Why do you suppose that David grieved so much over Absalom even though he had rebelled against him?  Pray for the parents of rebellious children that are in the midst of their pain.

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read II Samuel 16:1-4 and 19:24-30.   Who was Mephibosheth? Was King David too quick to judge Mephibosheth without listening to the other side? Have you ever been too quick to judge without knowing all the facts?

Biblical Prayer Focus
Acts 4:29-30 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.

Seek the Lord for a holy boldness in proclaiming the truth about Jesus no matter what threats may come your way. Ask God to stretch out His hand in powerful ways to bring glory to Jesus.