Before you read this entry please read 1 Samuel 25.
Today there are a ton of things going through my mind. One of them is the issue of love. I greatly desire to love someone and marry them and spend my life with them. But ultimately I have to trust that God will provide that someone in his timing and ultimately for his Glory. Today I was reading 1 Samuel 25. I was sooo impressed with the character of Abigail that I think I want to name my first daughter after her! Seriously! She was soo humble and in one with God that she approached King David in a manner of protecting him from making a grave mistake that would plaque his name and character for the rest of his life. She pleaded with him to reconsider his actions. When David heard all that she had spoken he said " Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from avenging myself with my own hand!" WOW. Abigail's character and steadfast spirit in keeping with the commandments of God saved the lifes of many many people that day. Later on David decided to marry Abigail! Can you imagine the love that David must have possessed for this woman who served him in leading him back to righteousness? As I think about how this applies to my own life, I know that I have had many many people caution me on the way of my actions and desire for me to change. Rather than listening or being humble I have been foolish and disregarded their wisdom. But now, I beg of the Lord to bring those Abigail type people back into my life that we may rejoice in the Lord for their commitment to righteousness. I also pray Lord that you would bless me with an Abigail to marry so that we might grow in holiness and follow after you together until you call us home. Thank you Lord for the lesson of David's blessing through the righteous and humble heart of Abigail.
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