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It’s apparent that things weren’t going well for David in
these chapters. He begs God for help and
for relief. Some of his problems are
external, yet he also knows that some come from within himself:
“Lord, help me control my tongue; help me be careful about
what I say. Take away my desire to do
evil or to join others in doing wrong … Free me from my prison [of sin], and
then I will praise Your name.”
Our own evil desires can become like prisons to us. David knew that with Bathsheba. He saw
the importance of not giving in to
them. He made several requests of God
here:
“Lord, I cry out to You.
You are my protection. You are all I want in this life … Tell me in the morning about Your love, because
I trust You. Show me what I should do, because my prayers go up to You … Teach me to do what You want,
because You are my God.”
Father, it all sounds a lot like being on a diet. We pretty much know what we should avoid, but the temptation is there. Yet Your plan for our lives requires our
dedication to Your ideals and spiritual discipline. So often, Father, I’m so tempted to get off
the diet for just a short while. I’m human.
But Your love for me, despite my faults, causes me to draw near to
You. So like David, I pray, “Take away my desire to do evil. Free me from my prison. Teach me to do what You want.”
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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