Psalm 38 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 38.

Meditate on verse 9.

LORD, all my desire is before You,

and my sighing is not hidden from You.

Psalm 38 is a cry for help to the LORD.  David was in misery from his sins; he was doubled over in the pain of iniquity (v. 6).  God’s hand was heavy upon David as He chastened and rebuked him (v. 1-2).  Instead of continuing in sin and rebellion against the LORD, David confessed his iniquity and gave all his desires to God (v. 9, 18).  David’s family and friends were avoiding him; he knew his only hope was to hope in the LORD (v. 11, 15).

Are you in over your head in sin; is the burden of your iniquity too much for you to bear (Psalm 38:4)?  Are you full of anxiety because of your sin (Psalm 38:18)?  Humble yourself before the LORD, confess your iniquity, and give Him all your desire and sighing (Psalm 38:9, 18).

Pray Psalm 38:15 and 21-22 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“O LORD, ________ and I hope in You;

You will answer, O LORD, our God.

Do not forsake us, O LORD;

 O our God, do not be far from us!

 Make haste to help us, O LORD, our salvation!

Because of Your name, LORD Jesus~”