Scripture: Psalms 6: 2, 5, 9

Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.(2)  For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?(5)  The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.(9)

Scripture Commentary: Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak

David accepted God’s punishment but he begged God, “Have mercy upon me, O LORD.”  He asked God not to punish him in anger.  David knew that if God truly punished him with His power, he would easily be crushed.

When you really think about all the wrong you have done in your life, you know that if God punished you for it, you wouldn’t be reading this.  If God treated you with justice alone without mercy, you would be wiped out by God’s wrath.

God knows your heart; seek His mercy and give Him your very best

David poured out his heart with tears and complete honesty.  Be honest when you go to God.  He knows your heart, mind and soul.  God knows all and He wants the best for you.  You, in turn, have to give God your best.

You know what God’s wrath can be like.  Just read the story of Sodom and Gomorrah.  Even Jeremiah asked God to correct him gently and not in anger (Jeremiah 10: 24).

We don’t know the cause of David’s pain, but whatever the cause, he sought God’s mercy.

You must go to God for everything.  He is the healer and a forgiving Father.

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