# Morning Prayer on 2 Samuel 18:9

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Jack Graham

> And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.
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> — 2 Samuel 18:9 KJV

## Written prayer

To my Heavenly Father, today I will focus my heart and energy in the direction of those who have chosen to stand by me in the battle to achieve my goals. While others are focusing on all those who’ve left their lives, I will instead focus on all those who have encouraged, and have fought for me, through prayer and proximity. Today I will celebrate my wins with those loyal to me and my family. Today I will rejoice and praise You Lord with those who’ve chosen to build alongside me even in my toughest times. I thank you for the Joabs in my life who constantly remind me to stop crying and to stop giving my best energy to those who chose to exit my life, like David did with Absalom. I will be mindful and open to hearing hard corrections, because in the end the words of a friend may be bitter, and lies from my enemies seem sweet, but because of this I will look to those who tell me the truth even when it doesn’t feel good. I praise You Yahweh, for You are all around me creating opportunities to strengthen that which remains… my true relationships.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Source: Pray.com — https://www.pray.com/daily-prayer/cde628f0-b739-4d0c-975a-75c626a5375f/