Psalm 23-25 Even David Had His Days

It seems that in chapter 25, David finds himself just like us, knowing what he needs to believe and do, but struggling to get there.

For instance, he says, “Tell me Your ways.  Show me how to live.  Guide me in Your truth, and teach me, my God, my Savior.  I trust you all day long.”

But then he also says, “Do not remember the sins and wrong things I did when I was young … Forgive my many sins … Turn to me and have mercy on me, because I am lonely and hurting.  My troubles have grown larger; free me from my problems.  Look at my suffering and troubles, and take away all my sins.”

David’s foundation of faith is what helps him to endure.  He says, “I trust You, so do not let me be disgraced.  My hope is in You.”

God approaches us.  He seeks us out.  Even in our sin, He wants us to return to Him.  Were it not for His great love for us, we’d have no hope!

Father, I love what David said here, and help me to keep the first verse foremost in my life:  “Lord, I give myself to You; my God, I trust You!”

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford