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King David had many problems. He was unjustly accused, persecuted and hunted by king Saul who was trying to kill him. While David was on the run, he had to find refuge amongst people who were difficult to trust. We can read David’s “adventures” in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel.

We can also have a closer view of how David experienced his troubles by reading the book of Psalms: chapters 3 to 41 (except Psalms 1, 2 and 33), chapters 42, 43, 51 to 66, 68 to 72, 86, 101, 103, 108, 109, 110, 122, 124, 131, 133, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, and 145 are said to be written by David in various moments of his life (not necessarily in the order they are in the Christian Bible).

From the Psalms we can also learn David’s problem solving technique: he seeks GOD for help and strength first and every time.

When the Bible says that David was a man after GOD’s heart [Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 13:14], the interpretation of the scriptures suggests two things:

 He seeks always to do what is in GOD’s heart - HIS will.

 David did all he could to reach out for and gain GOD’s heart, GOD’s approval and sympathy: he praised, thanked, and prayed to GOD. He composed and sang songs (hymns) for GOD. He danced. He cried. He humbled himself. He proclaimed publicly and claimed his hope in GOD. And he witnessed GOD’s power in his life through the Psalms he wrote.

As a result, GOD equipped David, strengthened him, delivered him out of his problems, and made him a victorious king.