Psalm 6:2 Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.
One of the things that really appeals to me about the Psalms is the wide range of genuine emotion shown to God through this diverse scripture. This book contains the highest praise as well as the lowest agony. Nothing is withheld from God.
Psalm 6:4 Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of Your unfailing love.
I have long believed that God wants us to come to Him honestly, not sugarcoating our emotions. He wants our anger, our fear, our exhaustion (as well as our praise) because only when we pour those negative emotions out to Him can He help us to move past them in the security of His sovereign love.
Psalm 6:6 I am worn out from my groaning….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for being big enough to handle all the emotions You gave us. Thank You for allowing us to come before You, pouring out our hearts. Draw us closer through the process. Amen.
Psalm 6:9 The LORD has heard my cries for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.
Have a blessed day.