þ   2 Samuel 1 Chronicles Psalms
May 7 ¨ David pardons his enemies 19:16-43
¨ The rebellion of Sheba 20:1-26
  ¨ David prepares for the building of the Temple   22:2-5  
May 8 ¨ Solomon charged with building the Temple 22:6-19
¨ Temple duties of the Levites 23:2-32
¨ Divisions of the priests 24:1-31
  ¨ Appointment of musicians   25:1-31  
May 9 ¨ Divisions of the gatekeepers 26:1-19
¨ Appointment of treasurers and other officials 26:20-32
¨ Divisions of the military 27:1-15
¨ Appointment of leaders of the tribes 27:16-34
¨ David's charge to Israel 28:1-8
  ¨ David's charge to Solomon   28:9-21  
May 10 ¨ Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9
¨ David's prayer in front of the assembly 29:10-20
Psalms to read when thinking about God
¨ Joys and benefits of a life with God     16
¨ True goal of life is to know God; true reward is to see God 17
¨ God is a caring shepherd and our only hope for eternal life 23
¨ Asking God for defense, guidance, and forgiveness 25
  ¨ God provides help and hope     27
May 11 ¨ God's power is revealed in nature 29
¨ Patiently waiting for God 40
¨ Asking for mercy when feeling sick or alone 41
¨ God is a refuge and fortress 91
¨ God's works are great 92
¨ God reigns with righteousness and justice 97
¨ God's works are great 111
  ¨ Thanksgiving to God for answering prayers     138
May 12 ¨ God is great     145
Psalm to read when you want to be known by God
¨ Search me, O God, and know my heart     139
¨ A childlike trust in the Lord     131
Psalms to read when thinking about how high above us God is
¨ The Lord reigns and is exalted over all people     99
¨ God controls all nations 108
¨ What is man, that God should think of him? 144
¨ The earth is His     95
Psalms to read when you want God's help now
¨ A cry for help     70
¨ O Lord, do not delay     143
Psalms to read when thinking about God's creation
  ¨ God's glory, man's dignity     8
May 13 ¨ The witness of creation and scripture 19
¨ God's care for the earth 65
¨ God the creator 104
¨ Call to praise and worship God 148
¨ The whole creation invoked to praise the Lord     93
Psalms to read when thinking about Jesus dying on the cross
¨ From suffering to praise     22
  ¨ Praise the King     98