TGFABT – Psalm 6
How Long?
Our “how long” will last as long as it takes for us to fully repent of our sins. (This is not a blanket for all “How longs.)
Repentance will not remove the circumstances created by our omission of sins but it will give us grace to get through that which we have created
It is important to learn to accept God’s discipline in the same manner we accept His blessings and favor.
Pray like we want to say “So Long” to our “How Long.”
- Ask for mercy (1-2)
- Let God see our sorry (2-3, 6-8)
- Be confident that God hears our prayer. (8b-9)
This lack of confidence keeps us bound to our sin. The sin God forgives.
Truth on Discipline
Job 5:17
“Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
Proverbs 12:1
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.”
Proverbs 13:18
“He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.”
Hebrews 12:5-6
“And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”
Truth
My new truth: let God see my sorrow and be confident in His forgiveness.
Word Study
Psalm 6:4
Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
Turn is the Hebrew word shub (shoob), defined as turn back. Sin driving a wedge between us and God. The longer we wait to repent the wider the wedge becomes. God will never leave or forsake us however during the time between sin and confession we often feel as if God has turned away from us.
David is experiencing this sense of separation. David asks God to turn back to him. He longs to feel the closeness he once knew.
I heard this saying years ago, “When you feel far from God ask yourself, ‘who moved?’” This is a question I will ask myself today.
Thankful
Today I am thankful my husband is home for several days in a row and has only one long trip left in his traveling season.
Faith Stretching/Strengthening
He is stretching my faith as I lead a retreat this weekend.
Sobering Message this morning, but so good to read! I love Wendy’s reminder that David was a sinner just like us and in need of repentance and subject to God’s dicipline. David shares His heart and anguish with God- another example for us of deep, honest and intimate sharing with God. David definitely had an intimate with relationship with Him. May God give each of us a deeper, more intimate relationship every day. I couldn’t help but notice at the end of the Psalm that David cries out and the Lord hears. We can be confident God cares about all our concerns, heartaches and anguish. Have a great week in Psalm 6 Ladies!
Good morning! I too was amazed with this Psalm. How often I need to dig deeper into myself to have an attitude check about what I hold on to and what sins I need to bring to God and cry out for Him. Often I have said–how long God, how long till I have peace! Great way to start the day after Easter!!! Deep thinking required.
Have a great day.
This Psalm shows us that our days are not always filled with sunshine, but we can be confident that God accepts our prayers and he will answer them. We can lean on him when we aren’t sure how to address a problem and trust his answer.
This Psalm today does really make me do a self check. Between these Psalm readings and the book I am reading I have been doing a lot of self analysis. I know we all sin but there are times that I think I am doing okay but if I really look deep – I realize I’m not as okay as I thought I was and I am withholding the blessing I expect from others. I really need to lean more on the Lord and give up that junk that I hold so tightly onto. Praise the Lord for his forgiveness of our sins.
How blessed we are to have a God that hears our weeping and comforts us with His unfailing love!
Truth Tuesday: I loved Wendy’s comment in the video that we need to ask God to help us feel sorry and anguish for our sin. It is so easy to pray for so many other things but forget to pray that God reveal my sin to me so that I can confess.
Awesome verse in today’s e-book study! Deut. 7:9!
Today I realized through the readings that forgiveness from my earthly father was a difficult process however knowing that God wants me to bring my sins to him to forgive and that he loves me unconditionally is so comforting and an eye opener. Great study!
My truth that I am sitting on is one of her last statements, We determine how long we are going to sit in the misery of the sin?, She points out that is not always the case, but, man, that makes me crazy!!! UGH!!! For sure need to think about that one. We ask sometimes why… and the TRUTH is maybe it is just plain us… we are not moving on and having the confidence that God is working it all out. Hope you all have a good day today!
Today I listened again to Wendy’s lesson. What I heard today was certainly my truth! After we have confessed our sins, we must throw them into the “Sea of Forgetfulness” ( I think that term can be used for my brain these days!)
I have never done this! My guilt over my past trangressions have always haunted me. I didn’t realize that once I have confessed to God and/or the person/persons I have sinned against that I can release myself from that burden!
How wonderful to know that God has forgiven mr truly and that I need not carry the baggage of guilt around if I have truly repented! Amen!
I couldn’t help thinking about my sins and how much God truly loves me(us). I saw some of The Passion of the Christ this weekend. I broke down knowing that He took all of that torture for me and all my sins. I liked Wendy’s reminder that after we have confessed it to let it go…I really liked the Romans 8:37-39 verses from the e-book today.
Although this was a very sobering Psalm, I really enjoyed seeing that even David, a man after God’s own heart was a sinner and needed repentance just like me. He struggled with sin just like me. And just like David, God extends forgiveness and hears my prayers. God is the same yesterday, today and forever! We serve an amazing God! I am so unbelievably grateful for the love that God shows me everyday. Even in this Psalm He shows me His love; being assured that He hears my prayers is certainly a way that I see His love.
Truth Tuesday – My truth today is that God hears my prayers and I can be confident that if I come to Him with a broken and contrite heart He will lift the weight of my sins from my shoulders leaving me free of guilt and shame!
I noticed when re reading the Psalm this morning in the Holman version that David says LORD 8 times. David pours out his heart and pain to LORD.He doesn’t rant and rave on social media, or text his friend or pick up his cell phone to make a call. He goes straight to the LORD. And then he ends with a confidence that the LORD will respond. What a reminder to me to take my cares and concerns first and foremost to the LORD and then trust in His response to the situation.
Thanks for pointing this out, Nancy. Sometimes we get caught up in our frustrations and sorrows and share them with everyone but the Lord. We need to go straight to the Lord just lake David did! Great reminder 🙂
I took a lot away from Wendy’s question, “When I feel far from God, ask myself, ‘who moved?’.” This is a wonderful point. God never leaves me but sometimes my sin can create a feeling of separation from God. God does not put the separation there, it is my sin. Thankfully, though, God IS always with me and never leaves me. I just have to confess the sin in my life to draw closer to him. We can learn so much from the Psalm!!
I am thankful the the Lord will go to great lengths to restore our relationship with Him.
I am Thankful that God puts all the right people and situations in my life. My sister is leaving today after being here since the end of December to help with my dad during his illness and falls and preparing his house for sale after his passing. She is the angel God placed in my life and I am blessed! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!
I am thankful that nothing separates me from the love of God. I know I get caught up in daily things, but God is always waiting to hear from me and to comfort me as I struggle.
I do find this message sobering, however the optimistic side of me knows through our faith that God does forgive us. This was a perfect week for this scripture as we celebrated the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. I am thankful for the absolutely beautiful sunrise service that we attended at Jensen Beach and the wonderful day with friends and family. Christ died and rose again for the forgiveness of our sins. Thank you Jesus!
I am thankful for scripture to lead me to Christ, his forgiveness and salvation. A comport all through the day.
In the English Standard Version of the bible Psalm 6: 9 says – The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer. The dictionary defines accepts as welcomes. It is so reassuring that he welcomes our prayers and will always answer them in his time and according to his plan.
Faith Stretching Friday: He is stretching me to pray that He reveal my sins so I can acknowledge them and confess them.