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Fire and Desire

By Wanda

Seeing this title might have brought to mind Rick James’ song Fire and Desire. But that’s not the fire or desire I will be discussing for the letter D. Instead D is for David. As I have been doing some reading lately, I have found a new appreciation for David. Not because he was a giant slayer but rather the depth of character he displayed when under fire.

At a time when Saul was out to assassinate him, he didn’t allow his trials to take away his concern for others. How many of us when faced with difficulties desire just to focus on ourselves? Even on the run David had people looking to him for direction and he did not send them away. Instead he became a leader to them.

All those who were in distress or debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. I Samuel 22:2

He could have been despondent, but instead you see him finding encouragement in God.

I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Psalms 34:1

He could have turned a deaf ear when he heard about the Philistines were fighting against Keilah instead He rendered aide even though it put him at risk.

So after reading about David, what is the application to us? When you are under fire do you give in to the desire to be discouraged? During those times of hardship do you neglect your duties failing to realize you still have substance to offer others?

 

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  1. yvonne lewis says

    4 April, 2012 at 7:53 am

    A great inspirational D post Wanda.

    Yvonne.

  2. Joanne Sher says

    4 April, 2012 at 8:35 am

    David is such a complex character – so much to learn from him. Thanks, Wanda.
    Joanne Sher recently posted..Just Call Me Kathy – God Is So GoodMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 6:35 pm

      David certainly had his faults but I seeing new things I read through my chronological Bible

  3. debra says

    4 April, 2012 at 10:24 am

    David is one of my favorite, always inspires me. Thanks for visiting today.
    dreamweaver

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 6:36 pm

      Debra, we can definitely glean at lot from His life even his shortcomings.

  4. LaVonne says

    4 April, 2012 at 10:40 am

    What a challenge. When my house is burning down, do I stop and help my neighbor? When I’m down to my last dime, do I give it to a stranger? When I’m so weary I can’t think straight, do I still visit the nursing home? Yes, what do I do when I’m under fire? I remember the Lord, as David did; I cry to the Lord, as David did; I ask for strength, as David did. I remember that when I am at my weakest, when I am at my worst, God still has a purpose and I must live it out even when times are hard. This is the test of the crucified life and I hope to pass it.
    LaVonne recently posted..Holy Week 2012: Walking WorthyMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      LaVonne, you always leave me pondering more with your thoughtful comments.

  5. Annalisa Crawford says

    4 April, 2012 at 11:25 am

    A lovely post.

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      Hi Annalisa, thanks for stopping in. Happy A-Zing

  6. Shannon says

    4 April, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    I try to lean on God during those times…yet it isn’t always my first instinct…sometimes I get discouraged and want to whine…thanks for sharing

    http://runningsurvivor.blogspot.com
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    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      I agree Shannon, it goes against our natural instinct to remain consistent and suck up the whining when we find ourselves under fire. But with God’s help it’s possible

  7. Cathy says

    4 April, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Stopping by from the A-Z challenge. I love your posts, and am now following via RSS in google reader.
    Cathy recently posted..Crop Duster: This is the Palouse: A to Z ChallengeMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 6:40 pm

      Thank you Cathy, happy to have you following the post and look forward to getting to know more about you through the A-Z challenge.

  8. KarenG says

    4 April, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    I just read another excellent post on David. Very informative and inspirational, Wanda!
    KarenG recently posted..DAUGHTER OF THE DRUNK AT THE BAR by Michelle O’NeillMy Profile

  9. Pam says

    4 April, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    You give me much to think about here, Wanda. Great insight.
    Pam recently posted..D is for Determination: A to Z Blogging Challenge April 2012My Profile

  10. septembermom says

    4 April, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Thank you so much Wanda for this inspirational post. You gave me good food for thought tonight!
    septembermom recently posted..A to Z challenge, I know you’ll get my blogging mojo back!My Profile

  11. Brenda says

    5 April, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I’ll have to admit that the focus tends to be on myself as the initial ‘shock’ of the situation hits. But God is so faithful to gently turn me towards Him and help me pray through and get beyond it.
    Brenda recently posted..My name is EddyMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      6 April, 2012 at 12:32 pm

      Oh I will admit I often to consume with me, me, me as well. But as you said thank God for his loving correction.

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