“All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly troubled; they shall turn back and be put to shame in a moment.” Psalm 6:10 Devotion: When difficulties arise in this life, we can easily wonder if God has abandoned us. Or at the very least, we may question whether our enemies have gained the upper hand. No matter how we view …
“Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping. The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD accepts my prayer.” Psalm 6:8-9 Devotion: Psalm 6 presents a profound tension that many of us face: the intersection between our own sin and the sins committed against us. In some ways, we are …
“I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of all my foes.” Psalm 6:6-7 Devotion: Some people might be surprised to see this kind of language in the Bible. Faith is supposed to help us feel …
“For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise?” Psalm 6:5 Devotion: There is every reason for us to desire God’s salvation and rescue, especially for the way it brings blessing into our lives. We tend to call out to God most deeply when we feel our need for Him. It’s often the …
“Turn, O LORD, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love.” Psalm 6:4 Devotion: Typically, when we reach out to people for help, we attach some sort of reason to our request. We might ask for a favor and remind the person that they owe us one, or we’ll tell them that if they help us, …
“Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O LORD—how long?” Psalm 6:2-3 Devotion: When we turn from God or step outside of His way, it will impact us in some way. Some may falsely believe that sin only relates to …
“To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to The Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath.” Psalm 6:1 Devotion: There are times in our lives when people come up against us, but deep down we know that it isn’t an indication that they are fundamentally against us. Actually, …
