52 Prayers from the Bible

A Prayer for Direction

Read the context passage: 1 Samuel 23:1-6

¹ It was reported to David: "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors." ² So David inquired of the LORD: "Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?" The LORD answered David, "Launch an attack against the Philistines and rescue Keilah." (1 Samuel 23:1-2)

1. What was all the fighting about?
2. What was David’s prayer?
3. What did God say?
4. How did God answer him? (dream, visitation, etc.)
5. Has David prayed other prayers like this?
6. How can this story inform our prayers today?

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