How David Coped

 How David Coped

I wonder sometimes how David coped.

Life was not always easy but he still had hope.

He had a son whom he loved with all of his heart. 

But Absalom walked away, leaving him in the dark. 

We read of his cries to God and feel his pain. 

He was a King but at times he felt shame. 

But he always got back up on his feet again. 

David drew strength from His God and not men.

As I suffer sadness from the betrayal of my own. 

I wonder did David felt the heartache of being alone.

Did he ask himself if he failed Absalom in some way?

What went through his mind when he prayed?

We know He leaned on God through every endeavor. 

We read of his unwavering faith that failed him never.

But I often wonder if he felt as I sometimes do. 

Did he choose to walk away too?

Was it for his sanity that he had to choose?

To let go of Absalom and his ungodly views. 

Did he struggle with the guilt of letting him go?

So many things we may never know. 

We read of so many righteous men back then.

That just like us, struggled within. 

Didn't understand why and couldn't see how. 

But continued to follow their God and never doubt. 

I wonder sometimes how David felt inside. 

When he was betrayed and love was denied 

But we need only to read and we can see. 

He drew strength from Almighty God, gaining the victory. 

David, a man after God’s own heart. 

Not perfect, but sought Him from the start. 

He had enemies and people who hated him. 

But He brought it to heaven and didn’t judge or condemn. 

So as we struggle in relationships and worries in life. 

Self condemnation and times we may have compromised. 

May we, like David, get up again. 

And put our faith in God and not mere men. 

© 2025 Sandra C. Johnson