# Midday Prayer on 2 Samuel 22:40

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · PRAY.COM

> "You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me."
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> — 2 Samuel 22:40 KJV

## Written prayer

Dear Lord, God of David, who thunders in the whirlwind and whispers in the stillness, we come to You in the quiet hours seeking a strength that comes not from force, but from Your Spirit within us. You know how quickly our resolve fades when the fire burns too long, how easily we believe our ashes speak louder than Your promises. We have stumbled, watched our missteps unravel what we hoped to build. Yet You are not the God who turns away the wounded. You lift us from dust and shame, clothing us again with purpose. You raise our heads not when we feel triumphant, but when we feel forgotten. So strengthen our hands anew. Teach us that Your justice looks like rescue, not revenge. Lead us in the path of the Shepherd King who never abandoned His people. Restore what has been broken, revive what has grown dim, and steady our hearts for the battles ahead. Amen.

Source: Pray.com — https://www.pray.com/daily-prayer/0e6ebf21-ee83-4d4c-bb9c-7f769912c4d6/