Daily Scripture & Questions:
II Samuel 19:1-21:21 As you read about rebellion and disunity, remember these are the consequences of David's sin. Ask the Lord to help you to "see" the eventual outcomes if you give in to the temptations that you are facing today . . . and flee the temptation.

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read II Samuel 19:16-23. Are you more likely to pardon your enemies, like David did, or get even with them? Pray for those who are your "enemies" and give them over to God.

Biblical Prayer Focus:
Ephesians 3:14-19 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith-that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Pray that the Spirit would help you welcome Christ to dwell in every room of the house of your life. Ask that you would be able to comprehend more and more of the beyond-knowable love of Jesus.