📖 Read: 2 Samuel 6:20–22 “When David returned home to bless his household, Michal, the daughter of Saul, came out to meet him and said, ‘How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, going around half-naked in full view of the slave girls of his servants as any vulgar fellow would!’David said to Michal, ‘It was before the Lord, who chose me rather than your father or anyone from his house when he appointed me ruler over the Lord’s people Israel—I will celebrate before the Lord.’” Michal’s words were full of sarcasm and pride. Instead of being glad that God’s presence had returned to Jerusalem, she focused on appearances and respectability. To her, David’s worship seemed beneath the dignity of a king. But to David, it was an act of pure joy and humility before God. Michal cared about how things looked. David cared about honoring God. That’s the difference between pride and humility. Pride focuses on how we appear to others; humility focuses on how we appear before God. 👉 God values a heart that celebrates Him more than one that tries to look perfect. When we stop worrying about how others see us and focus on how God sees us, our hearts find freedom. ❓ Reflection Question: Do I ever hold back in my faith because I’m worried about what others will think? How can I practice humility before God today? 🙏 Prayer: Lord, help me let go of pride and worry about appearances. Teach me to live for Your approval, not people’s. Give me a humble heart that finds joy in simply being close to You. Amen. 💬 Your Turn: Share your thoughts below — what helps you stay humble and focused on honoring God rather than impressing others?

📖 Read: 2 Samuel 3:15–16 “So Ish-Bosheth gave orders and had her taken away from her husband, Paltiel, son of Laish. Her husband, however, went with her, weeping behind her all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, ‘Go back home!’ So he went back.” This moment is heartbreaking. Michal was torn away from her husband, Paltiel, who followed her weeping as she was taken back to David. What once was love had now become a painful exchange of power. Michal didn’t have a choice—her heart was caught between two men and two worlds. This passage reminds us that sometimes life brings us back to places that no longer feel the same. What used to bring joy can now bring pain when our hearts aren’t healed or when bitterness has taken root. 👉 Restoration without forgiveness will never bring peace. ❓ Reflection Question: Have I ever been brought back to a situation I thought would bring peace, only to have it stir up old pain? What might God be teaching me in those moments? 🙏 Prayer: Lord, when I find myself revisiting painful places, help me to face them with Your grace. Heal what’s been broken, restore what’s been lost, and give me peace that only You can provide. Amen. 💬 Your Turn: Share your reflections below — how has God helped you find peace after being hurt or brought back to painful memories? 🌸

📖 Read: 1 Samuel 19:13 “Then Michal took an idol and laid it on the bed, covering it with a garment and putting some goats’ hair at the head.” After helping David escape, Michal tried to protect him further by deceiving her father’s men. She placed an idol in the bed to make it look like David was still there. While her intention was to save David, her method—using an idol—shows compromise. This moment reminds us that even in courage, our choices matter. Good intentions don’t erase ungodly methods. Michal’s actions were mixed: love for her husband, but also reliance on something false. 👉 God calls us not only to do the right thing, but to do it His way. ❓ Reflection Question: Am I ever tempted to cut corners or compromise my faith when trying to solve a problem? 🙏 Prayer: Lord, give me wisdom to act in ways that honor You. Help me to choose Your truth and Your methods, even when I feel pressured to compromise. Amen. 💬 Your Turn: Share a time when God helped you choose His way instead of the easier or compromising way. 🌸