2 Samuel 12:20
2 Samuel 12:20
Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped…
PRAYER DIRECTION
David had sinned. The man after God’s own heart had failed to put on his armor and go to war, but that didn’t stop the war from coming to him. David’s true enemy, Satan, waited and seized the opportune moment of weakness. With eyes locked on Bathsheba, David gave into desire, and desire gave birth to sin, then sin gave birth to death. When confronted by the Prophet Nathan, David repented, and the Lord forgave him. But it would cost his son’s life. David humbled himself, fasted, and sought the Lord for seven days. Upon learning of his son’s death, David got up, he washed up, changed his clothes, and went to worship the Lord.
PRAYER
God, forgive me for when I’ve taken my eyes off of You and, in moments of weakness, given in to temptation. Cleanse me, Lord. Search my heart and point out any way that offends You. Lord, please guard my life from the plans of the enemy and help me stay alert and sober-minded about his schemes. I desire to live a life of quick repentance. And so, Lord Jesus, I humble myself before You and thank You for mercy. I receive Your forgiveness without shame. I choose to get up and be washed with the water of Your Word, casting off garments of sin and grief and putting on new garments of praise. Lord, I’m coming to worship you!