2 Samuel 15-19

wow. David's son rose up against him to take over Israel. Their armies went against each other and the son was killed. David returned to Jerusalem.

A very interesting story... Many details about people and conversations. David is so forgiving and loving. Towards his son who tried to take over everything. And towards his servants. And towards pretty much anyone...

Lord, I pray that what I am reading in this book I remember. I want to apply it. I don't really get how right now. But I want to someday. Keep it on my mind and written in my heart. I don't want to look at the Word of God and let it be void in my mind or heart. I want to soak it up. Learn more about You from it...

2 Samuel 10-14

The stories of David and Bathsheba. And David and his sons.
Man, tons of sin. Adultery, murder, rape, incest, more murder.
And the Lord always forgives.
Sin is sin. For everyone.
And the Lord always forgives.

2 Samuel 10

I only read one chapter today.. Tomorrow is David and Bethsheba. Heavy stuff.
But today David went to battle... He was trying to be nice... It didn't come across as so and it resulted in a really huge battle. And David's soldiers/army is surrounded.
"Be strong, and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight."
Battle lines in front of him and behind him. And what does he go. TRUST GOD.
Trust God. How am I trusting God? When I am surrounded...?

2 Samuel 7-9

David is now king. He is being so blessed by God. Defeating many different people and their armies. Then he remembers Jonathan and blesses his son greatly.
David. A man after God's own heart.

2 Samuel 6

David is praising the Lord. Dancing. "I will celebrate before the Lord. I will become even more undignified than this."vs.22

*I already wrote this once. I'm very annoyed at technology right now.

1 Samuel 3-5

These chapters chronicle more of David's life and what lead to him becoming king over all of Israel. One thing that stood out to me was how David sought the Lord in every decision he made.
... Maybe that is what makes him a man after God's own heart...

2 Samuel 1-2

Chap.1: David is mourning Saul and Jonathan's death... I don't really understand... Saul tried to kill David many, many times. And Jonathan was a loyal friend. Yet somehow, David is mourning them equally; "Saul and Jonathan- in life they were loved and admired, and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions..."vs.23.
I guess it was because Saul was the "Lord's annointed." I mean yes, that means a lot. I just don't really get it...
And then there is this whole battle between the house of David and the house of Saul. Everything chasing after each other trying to kill each other... Crazy.