Growing Deeply

Sunday Sermon

a daily scripture guide

Week of July 4 July 9

MONDAY: 2 Samuel 16:5-11 Choices

David was hated by many. Shimei openly cursed David and accosted him when
he entered the town. As King, David had every right to punish him, but he
didnt.
CONSIDER: Consider a time when you had a choice in regard to the outcome of
an argument. What was the outcome of the choice you made?
TUESDAY: 2 Samuel 16:5-11 Unrest
Davids life was in shambles. His own son had assembled an army against
him and David was running for his life. Above all, family should stand for one
another, but Davids family was divided.
REFLECTION: Has your own family seen times of unrest? Is there a rift in your
family now? How can faith nurture us when we feel so torn?
WEDNESDAY: 2 Samuel 16:5-11 A right to anger
David allowed Shimei to express his anger recognizing Shimeis right to that
feeling. David realized that striking back would not solve anything.
CONSIDER: Consider a time when you had the choice to allow someone his/her
right to anger or to strike against it.
THURSDAY: 2 Samuel 19:15-23 Unringing a bell
A popular verbal deterrent to saying or doing the wrong thing is,You cant
unring a bell. Shimei most certainly wished that he could take back the words
and actions that he displayed against David.
REFLECTION: How can I atone for words said or actions done in the heat of
anger?

Learning Trust - July 3

Scripture: Psalm 16:5-11 (NRSV)

The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;

you hold my lot.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
I have a goodly heritage.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
in the night also my heart instructs me.
I keep the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;
my body also rests secure.
For you do not give me up to Sheol,
or let your faithful one see the Pit.
You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches
of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.All rights reserved.

My Notes:

FRIDAY: 2 Samuel 19:15-23 Mercy

Davids act of mercy is an example to all of us to place mercy before
vengeance.
HYMN: Read and reflect on the words to the hymn Theres a Wideness in Gods
Mercy, UMH NO.121.
SATURDAY: 2 Samuel 19:15-23 Forward movement
David gave his oath that Shimei would not be punished. From that point
forward, Shimei had the opportunity to adjust his words and actions
accordingly.
PRAYER: Dear God, may my anger be tempered by your love and my actions be
led by your examples of mercy.

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