Marching Orders

my grandgirl reading Mr. Greenleaf's Unforgettable Summer
and Lucy

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

When I started the book-writing journey seven years ago, I knew zero, zilch, naught, none whatsoever, absolutely nothing about writing, publishing, and marketing books. Yesterday, a budding author emailed for my advice. I told her that, first and foremost, you must seek the Lord daily and obey His every instruction.

Faith Foundation

Lesson #2

Read 2 Samuel 5:17-25.

When the enemy attacked, David ________ the LORD and His instructions.

What evidence supports David's trust in God? His ___________

David gave ________ credit for the victory.

When the Philistines attacked a second time, David _________ the LORD again.

Were God's instructions the same for both battles?  YES   NO

Many scholars believe the sound of marching was God's _________  ________ marching into battle before David's army.


What is God telling you to do that you don't understand why?

Will you obey in faith?

Hide Proverbs 3:5-6 in your heart: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek  His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take." 


Answers: sought, obedience, God, sought, NO, angelic army, (personal answers)