Shepherdess Rise Up Week Two

Week Two reading is here. I know there may be some of you who like to know what is next and may like to have an idea of things to come. In reading about the life of David (shepherd and king), there are several characteristics of a good shepherd gleaned from his life. This week we'll begin to explore those, one by one day by day. However, here are some of those characteristics and related Scripture, if anyone would like to dig in earlier :)

David loved the Lord. Psalm 18
David desired to keep the Lord's commandments. Psalm 40
David was chosen because of this love. 1 Samuel 13:14
David was anointed and the Holy Spirit was with Him. 1 Samuel 16:13
David was a worshiper. Psalm 23
David was faithful in little things. 1 Samuel 17:34
David was prudent in speech. 1 Samuel 16:18
David was confident in God's protection & had a godly courage. 1 Samuel 17:37
David was wise in all his ways. 1 Samuel 18:14
David was given to Scripture. Psalm 19:7-11, 145
David was given to prayer and fasting. Psalm 35:13, 69:7-12, 109:24
David had confidence in God's sovereignty. Psalm 31, 1 Samuel 24:12-15
David was generous and tenderhearted. 1 Samuel 24: 7,
David had confidence in God's mercy. Psalm 13, 18:19