2 Samuelio 5:19

Why do some prayers get answered and others don't? Discover the answer on what to do when prayer gets no reply in this short, insightful reading plan.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the seventh part "The Rise of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

We live in a fallen world. When things go wrong and trials arise, this is not a reflection of the genuineness of God's love. It simply means the world isn't what it's supposed to be. But God isn't content to leave us in our brokenness. In these next five days learn how to trust God in your trial.

Many of us feel sometimes like the whole world is against us. But are things really as we see them? David went on a journey from being a shepherd boy to being anointed, king. Along the way God prepared him to be the great leader he was intended to be. Let’s position ourselves in a place of surrender, keep our eyes on the Lord and follow his lead too!