📖 Read: 2 Samuel 3:14 “Then David sent messengers to Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, demanding, ‘Give me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for the price of a hundred Philistine foreskins.’” Years had passed since Michal last saw David. She had built a new life with Paltiel, yet David demanded that she be returned to him. This was more about politics than love—David was securing his position as king, and Michal was part of that plan. Imagine how confusing and painful this moment must have been for her. Once again, Michal’s life was being controlled by others. What once began as love now felt more like obligation and power. Her story reminds us that when people treat us like pieces in their plans, God still sees our worth and heart. 👉 You are not a pawn in anyone’s game—you are God’s beloved, with purpose in His plan. ❓ Reflection Question: Do I sometimes feel overlooked or used by others? How can I rest in knowing my true value comes from God alone? 🙏 Prayer: Lord, when others fail to see my worth, remind me that You do. Help me to walk in confidence, knowing I am loved and chosen by You. Amen. 💬 Your Turn: Share how God has reminded you of your worth when others didn’t see it. 🌸

📖 Read: 1 Samuel 25:44 “But Saul had given his daughter Michal, David’s wife, to Paltiel son of Laish, who was from Gallim.” After helping David escape, Michal was separated from him by force. Her father, King Saul, gave her to another man, Paltiel. Imagine her heartbreak—her love for David was real, yet now she was caught in the middle of her father’s jealousy and political schemes. Michal’s story takes a painful turn here. She became a pawn in Saul’s plan, losing control over her own future. And yet, even in moments of powerlessness, God was still at work. 👉 Even when life feels out of our hands, it’s still in God’s hands. ❓ Reflection Question: Have I faced a time when I felt powerless or trapped by someone else’s decisions? How did God show His faithfulness through it? 🙏 Prayer: Lord, when life feels beyond my control, remind me that nothing is beyond Yours. Help me to trust Your hand even when I don’t understand Your plan. Amen. 💬 Your Turn: Share a moment when you had to trust God through something that felt completely out of your control. 🌿

📖 Read: 1 Samuel 19:12 “So Michal let David down through a window, and he fled and escaped.” Michal didn’t just warn David—she took action. She helped him escape through a window, risking her own safety to protect the man she loved. This was an act of devotion and quick thinking. Her courage reminds us that love isn’t just words—it’s action. True love shows up in practical ways, sometimes even in dangerous or costly moments. Michal’s love for David shines brightly here, even if her story later takes a different turn. 👉 Love in action means stepping up when it matters most. ❓ Reflection Question: Do my actions show my love and devotion as clearly as my words? 🙏 Prayer: Lord, help me to put love into action. Give me the courage to act in ways that protect, encourage, and honor others. Amen. 💬 Your Turn: Share one way you’ve seen or experienced love shown through action, not just words. 🌿