Daily Devotions
Psalms
"O LORD, for I am weak..."
Day 44 – Psalm 6
“O LORD, for I am weak…” Psalm 6:2a
ADMISSION OF WEAKNESS
We do not know what David did and how he sinned that caused him to be so deeply distressed! However we learn much from the way he approached God in his hour of deep anguish.
“Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak;
O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.My soul also is greatly troubled;
But You, O LORD- how long?”
Psalm 6:2-3
1. Problems (“Danger signs”) were noted
a) General weakness is felt.
“I am weak.” Psalm 6:2a
b) Physical weakness may well be in mind.
“My bones are troubled.” Psalm 6:2b
c) Soul wretchedness is also felt
“My soul also is greatly troubled.” Psalm 6:3a