2 Samuel 13

Man, David really knew how to love. Even after he had heard word that Amnon had raped Tamar, he still wept when he heard that Amnon was dead. I need to learn to forgive, even in circumstances that seem unable to be undone and for acts so grievous I think they shouldn't be forgiven.

Likewise David still loved his son Absalom, even though he killed another one of his sons, and ran away from his father's love. Absalom acted on what he thought was right - avenging the violation of his sister Tamar - but ultimately, it was to fulfill a personal vengeance and not to do justice to God's law. I need to learn to love deeply and unconditionally.

Day 1 of 40. :)