The LORD Hears

Psalm 6 today was kind of depressing. He uses words like
Rebuke
Anger
Discipline
Wrath
Troubled
Languishing
Tears
Weary
Mornings
Grief
David is crying our for deliverance. He is pleading for salvation. It just makes me kind of sad to hear David's plea. Where was he at this time in his life? What was causing him such anguish? Who were the enemies he talks about this psalm? While these questions are important I think if we dwell on them we miss the point.
David hear starts out in this Psalm truly humbled and broken over sin. He is pleading with God to not rebuke or punish him in anger. Have I ever been as broken as David is here? David is so broken he is physically sick. He can't function. He is heartbroken and ashamed. He cries a flood of tears and mornings. He is grief stricken. I have to say this I don't think I have ever looked at my sin like this. I should. My sin should force me on my knees every time I get convicted. I need to confess that sn every day and sometime multiple times a day. As soon as I sin I need to be so grieved that I confess it and repent immediately. My sin is s serious matter. It breaks communion I have with God. It hinders every relationship I have in my life from God to my family to those I see out and about during my day. It affects everything. There is hop though.
David says in verse 9 and 10 that the LORD heard his plea and accepts his prayer. What an awesome two verses. When we are grieved over our sin and confess that to Him, He does hear us and removes those sins as far as the east is from the west. In his infinite grace and mercy he forgives us. What a wonderful privilege to have my prayers heard and accepted by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. How awesome. From misery to gladness in 10 verses!

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