Psalm 26:1a Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life….
The opening of this psalm shows me how incredibly different David’s attitude and posture are from mine. He seems very confident in his blamelessness while I know that I am not blameless, that I have made dumb choices and stupid mistakes. I also know, thankfully, that I am covered by the grace and mercy of my Savior.
Psalm 26:1b … I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered.
Again I am struck by David’s assurance bordering on cockiness. I assume this is before the incident with Bathsheba, so however blameless and unfaltering he may be currently, I know there are grievous missteps in his future and yet, he still finds his way back to God.
Psalm 26:2 Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. I have not lived a blameless life, Lord. I’ve made mistakes. I’ve acted foolishly. I have faltered. I’m sure I will again. But if You examine my heart and my mind, You will see my deep love for You, my fierce need for You. Help me to seek You more deeply and to know You more fully each and every day. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 26:3 …for I have always been mindful of Your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on You faithfulness.
Have a blessed day.