456 Praying Through Psalm 52: Flourishing Like an Olive Tree When Evil Boasts

February 11, 2026

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How do you find your footing when calculated evil leaves a trail of destruction in its wake? Can a soul truly flourish while carrying the heavy burden of collateral damage?

In this devotional on Psalm 52, we confront one of the darkest moments in David’s life—the massacre at Nob. We explore the aftermath of Doeg the Edomite’s "sharp razor" betrayal, which led to the slaughter of 85 priests and an entire town, leaving David wrestling with the crushing weight of responsibility for their deaths. We move beyond the horror to examine David’s defiant choice of faith: the stark contrast between the "boastful wickedness" of the enemy and David’s self-declaration as a "green olive tree" in the house of God.

Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of deep restoration. If you are navigating the fallout of someone else’s betrayal, or if you are struggling with guilt over pain you feel you caused, this episode offers a sanctuary for your soul. Come ready to plant your roots deep in God’s presence, trusting that His loving-kindness endures even when the world is in chaos.

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Alana Terry is a USA Today bestselling suspense novelist from rural Alaska, known throughout the Christian fiction world for her intense storylines and realistic characters. She is also the founder of Praying Christian Women Ministries, and co-host of the Praying Christian Women Podcast. She can often be found pacing around outside, brainstorming new ideas or dreaming up her next plot twist.

Jaime Hampton is a Christian author, and co-host of the Praying Christian Women Podcast. She enjoys camping with her family, roasting (and drinking!) coffee, and the crazy life that comes with being a hockey mom.