Psalm 38 - 3.10.25

Scripture

Psalms‬ ‭38‬:‭21‬-‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Lord, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.”

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Observation

This Psalm is a petition to the Lord from King David.

“A prayer of petition is simply asking for God's help. Jesus repeatedly encourages us to go to the Father and ask him earnestly for what we need.” (www.Biblestudytools.com)

King David pleads with God to take away the guilt that is burdening him. As a result of his sin, He feels that God’s hand is heavy upon him in anger and discipline. He not only speaks about how it is troubling him spiritually, but physically and socially in his relationships as well. He acknowledges that it is only God who could help him, deliver him and “bring back his strength and the light to his eyes.” (Verse 10)

Application

Ask for God’s help, whether for deliverance from sin, wisdom, courage, strength; basically anything!

Also, there are some trials that we go through in life which are a result of our own sin. There is hope when we confess and repent (turn away) from it though!

If King David could bear the depths of his soul to the Lord, we can too! David was open about his sin and how he felt God’s wrath was upon him because of it. He was open about how it was affecting his health and relationships. He was open about his enemies and how people had been returning his good for evil. Then, he confessed his sin and pled with God to draw near to him and save him quickly.

After petitioning the Lord, wait for Him to answer. He hears us. “Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God.” -Psalms‬ ‭38‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Prayer

Dear Lord,

Please reveal any areas in my life that is hindering my relationship with You and help me to die to it completely. I desire a life of freedom with You and nothing or no one to come between us. Thank You that I could come to You honestly, like King David did, to petition You for help and forgiveness when I’ve wronged You. Thank You that because darkness could not overtake You, it doesn’t have to overtake me either. Thank You that I can also come to You for help in any other situations. Help me to wait in patience for Your answer.  Thank You in advance that You hear me and WILL answer. In Your name I pray Jesus, Amen.

-Michelle Gaddi