The Life of David

• Anointed – 1 Sam 16:11-13
• Needed – 1 Sam 16:19-23
• Victorious – 1 Sam 17:48-51
• Celebrated – 1 Sam 18:6-7
• Envied – 1 Sam 18:8-9
• Challenged – 1 Sam 18:23-35
• Hated – 1 Sam 19:9-10
• Hunted – 1 Sam 20:41-42
• Humiliated – 1 Sam 21:12-13
• Respected – 1 Sam 24:16-22
• Tempted – 1 Sam 26:8-11
• Dismissed – 1 Sam 29:6-11

The Strength to Overcome Discouragement comes from God. 1 Samuel 20:1-6

Step 1: Trust in the Sovereignty of God. 1 Samuel 17:41-47

Step 2: Reflect on God’s Goodness. Psalm 13, 1 Chr. 10:11 Ps. 100:5 Acts 10:38 Ps. 23:6 Ps. 119:68 Rom. 2:4 Ps. 27:13 Ps. 136:1-3 Rom. 8:28 Ps. 31:19 Ps. 145:7-9 Rom. 11:22 Ps. 33:5 Jer. 31:14 Eph. 2:7 Ps. 34:8 Lam. 3:25 Titus 3:4-5 Ps. 53:9 Mic. 7:18-19 Heb. 13:15-16 Ps. 84:11 Nah. 1:7 Jas. 1:17 Ps. 92:1-2 John 10:11 Rev. 15:3-5

Step 3: Offer God Sacrificial Praise. 2 Samuel 24:21-25