Psalm 17:1a Hear me, LORD, my plea is just; listen to my cry….
I am in a bit of a difficult season at present. I don’t know if it is the exhaustion that comes with a year of pandemic living and teaching, the normal exhaustion of this time of year as a teacher and a mother, the grief of the passing of my mother-in-law (as with so many, our relationship was complicated but we loved each other). My default these days is anger, seemingly at everyone and everything. Fun times.
Psalm 17:1b …Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips.
David, in this Psalm, is approaching God as one who is blameless. But here is the beauty of my relationship with my Savior: Even though I am not blameless, even though I know that my heart needs to be cleansed and restored so that I can be right with God and the world again, I can still approach Him for help. Thank You, Jesus.
Psalm 17:2a Let my vindication come from You….
Lord, I am a sinner saved by grace. I do not deserve it, but I am so thankful. My wayward heart has strayed again, Lord, and taken me away from Your peace that surpasses all understanding. I do not like this space I’m in—so angry all the time. Cleanse my heart, Lord. Renew Your spirit within me. And thank You that I can come to You always and find Your grace and mercy. Amen.
Psalm 17:2b …may Your eyes see what is right.
Have a blessed day.