2 Samuel 9-12, Psalm 89
2 Samuel 12:24-25 (NLT)
“Then David comforted Bathsheba, his wife, and slept with her. She became pregnant and gave birth to a son, and David named him Solomon. The Lord loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet that they should name him Jedidiah (which means ‘beloved of the Lord’), as the Lord had commanded.”
In 2 Samuel 12:24–25, we see the mercy of the Lord in the life of David. After David sinned in his relationship with Bathsheba and arranged for her husband to be killed, their child became ill and died. During that time, David fasted and sought the Lord. After the child’s death, David comforted Bathsheba, and she later gave birth to another son, whom they named Solomon. The Lord loved Solomon, and he would eventually become David’s heir to the throne.
Although David had sinned, the Lord did not abandon him. David repented, and Father-God showed mercy to both David and Bathsheba. The birth of Solomon is a sign of restoration and a reminder that God can bring good out of our failures. The Lord had a purpose for Solomon, who would one day build the temple for the Ark of the Covenant. This shows that even after sin and consequences, God’s plan continues, and His mercy remains.
Before I was born again, I often felt that the Lord had not fully forgiven me—that He still held my past against me because I struggled with sin. But as my relationship with Him has grown, I have come to understand that Father-God truly forgives. He does not hold grudges, and He desires restoration for His people.
David’s story reminds me that when we repent and turn back to the Lord, He meets us with mercy. He restores what has been broken and continues to work in our lives according to His purpose.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who restores and forgives with mercy and love — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Monday, April 06, 2026
Strange Illness Starting April 1 But The Lord Healed Me
My apologies for not blogging last week. On April 1 I experienced vertigo all day. I woke up fine, and it didn't start until the midmorning. I couldn't sit without feeling dizzy, and when I was lying down in bed, the dizziness started again. I have no idea what caused it, but it lasted all day and night.
Then the next day, I must have pulled something in my right hip because I forced myself to stay in one position that seemed to stop the vertigo. My right hip was so so swollen that every time I even took a step, I felt a sharp pain. Getting in and out of bed was so painful, and sitting was impossible for more than 10 minutes. I was so grateful the vertigo was gone, but I was paying for it with the pain in my hip. I had to take Advil PM to go to bed. I tried to take one Aleve pill a day for two days, and that didn't work to stop the pain. The Holy Spirit guided me to reread the instructions on the Aleve bottle and I found out I could take two Aleve pills a day, and warned not to take more than three pills a day. I took two Aleve pills, and the pain dulled enough for me to walk and sit without pain.
The second night of the hip pain, I prayed the Lord to heal my right hip pain. Every time I woke up, I prayed to the Lord to heal my right hip. When I couldn't go back to sleep, I thought about all the times in my life that the Lord had helped and healed me, and fell asleep praising Father-God.
By Day 3, the pain started to ease. By Day 4, I still took two Aleve pills but I didn't have to take Advil PM to go to sleep. Then on Sunday, the pain was gone. I was going to take Aleve just in case, but I forgot and the pain didn't come back that night.
I have no idea what happened to me last week -- what caused the veritgo and if anything I did caused the hip pain. But it made me call out to the Lord to heal me, to praise Him, and my illness went away. Praise the Lord!
I listened on my Bible app to my daily readings, but writing was hard to do when I was in so much pain. So I'm going to get caught up on my Bible reading reflections.
Thursday, April 02, 2026
Day 88 Bible Readings for March 31 - 2 Samuel 7:12-13 (NLT)
2 Samuel 4-8, Psalm 88
2 Samuel 7:12-13 (NLT)
“For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong. He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for my name. And I will secure his royal throne forever.”
In 2 Samuel 7:12–13, the Lord makes a covenant promise to David that his kingdom will continue through his descendants. One of his sons would succeed him, and although David desired to build a temple for the Lord, that task would be given to his son Solomon. The line of David would continue for generations, and ultimately, Jesus Christ would come from his family.
When I read these verses, I am reminded of the promise the Lord made to Abraham. Father-God told David that his descendant would establish an everlasting kingdom, which would ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. At the time, David may not have fully understood the scope of this promise. He may have been thinking about his immediate descendants and the building of the temple. But the Lord was speaking of something far greater—something that would extend beyond David’s lifetime and impact all generations.
These verses remind believers that the Lord always fulfills His promises, often in ways that are greater than we expect. David also demonstrates a posture of trust and obedience. When he learned that he would not be the one to build the temple, he did not resist or try to change the Lord’s plan. Instead, he accepted God’s word and trusted in His purpose.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who fulfills the Lord’s promises and establishes His kingdom forever — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
2 Samuel 7:12-13 (NLT)
“For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong. He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for my name. And I will secure his royal throne forever.”
In 2 Samuel 7:12–13, the Lord makes a covenant promise to David that his kingdom will continue through his descendants. One of his sons would succeed him, and although David desired to build a temple for the Lord, that task would be given to his son Solomon. The line of David would continue for generations, and ultimately, Jesus Christ would come from his family.
When I read these verses, I am reminded of the promise the Lord made to Abraham. Father-God told David that his descendant would establish an everlasting kingdom, which would ultimately be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. At the time, David may not have fully understood the scope of this promise. He may have been thinking about his immediate descendants and the building of the temple. But the Lord was speaking of something far greater—something that would extend beyond David’s lifetime and impact all generations.
These verses remind believers that the Lord always fulfills His promises, often in ways that are greater than we expect. David also demonstrates a posture of trust and obedience. When he learned that he would not be the one to build the temple, he did not resist or try to change the Lord’s plan. Instead, he accepted God’s word and trusted in His purpose.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who fulfills the Lord’s promises and establishes His kingdom forever — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Day 87 Bible Readings - 2 Samue 2:1-3 (NLT)
2 Samuel 1-3, Psalm 87
2 Samue 2:1-3 (NLT)
“After this, David asked the Lord, ‘Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?’ ‘Yes,’ the Lord replied. Then David asked, ‘Which town should I go to?’ ‘To Hebron,’ the Lord answered. David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. So David and his wives and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled in the villages near Hebron.”
In 2 Samuel 2:1–3, after mourning the death of Saul, David inquired of the Lord about where he should go next. He first asked if he should move to one of the towns of Judah. When the Lord answered yes, David asked which town. The Lord told him to go to Hebron, and David obeyed without hesitation. He moved his entire household—including his wives and men—and they settled in the towns around Hebron.
These verses show David’s dependence on the Lord for guidance. He did not make assumptions or act on his own understanding, but sought Father-God’s direction step by step. Once he received clear instruction, he responded in obedience. Soon after arriving in Hebron, David was anointed king over Judah. His actions remind us that seeking the Lord’s guidance and trusting His timing lead us into His purposes.
In my own life, I’ve seen how asking the Holy Spirit for guidance leads to better outcomes. I usually prefer to travel alone on short trips, but on one occasion, I felt led to invite a friend. Then another friend heard about the trip and asked to join, and I again felt guided to say yes.
That trip turned out to be one of the best I’ve had with friends in a long time. In the past, traveling with others had not always gone well, so I had become hesitant. But this time, everything was easy and peaceful. We shared meaningful conversations, learned from one another, and enjoyed being together. Because these were church friends, it felt like the Lord was bringing new relationships into my life—people who shared my love for Him.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who guides your steps and leads you into what is good — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
2 Samue 2:1-3 (NLT)
“After this, David asked the Lord, ‘Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?’ ‘Yes,’ the Lord replied. Then David asked, ‘Which town should I go to?’ ‘To Hebron,’ the Lord answered. David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. So David and his wives and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled in the villages near Hebron.”
In 2 Samuel 2:1–3, after mourning the death of Saul, David inquired of the Lord about where he should go next. He first asked if he should move to one of the towns of Judah. When the Lord answered yes, David asked which town. The Lord told him to go to Hebron, and David obeyed without hesitation. He moved his entire household—including his wives and men—and they settled in the towns around Hebron.
These verses show David’s dependence on the Lord for guidance. He did not make assumptions or act on his own understanding, but sought Father-God’s direction step by step. Once he received clear instruction, he responded in obedience. Soon after arriving in Hebron, David was anointed king over Judah. His actions remind us that seeking the Lord’s guidance and trusting His timing lead us into His purposes.
In my own life, I’ve seen how asking the Holy Spirit for guidance leads to better outcomes. I usually prefer to travel alone on short trips, but on one occasion, I felt led to invite a friend. Then another friend heard about the trip and asked to join, and I again felt guided to say yes.
That trip turned out to be one of the best I’ve had with friends in a long time. In the past, traveling with others had not always gone well, so I had become hesitant. But this time, everything was easy and peaceful. We shared meaningful conversations, learned from one another, and enjoyed being together. Because these were church friends, it felt like the Lord was bringing new relationships into my life—people who shared my love for Him.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who guides your steps and leads you into what is good — this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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