Psalm 6:1-10
6:1-2 David admitted and claimed his weaknesses; yet he knew that as a faithful child of God, he could ask for God's mercy. Even though David was sometimes troubled, sometimes sinful, he knew that he was a child of a magnanimous God. He could be: forgiven, healed and redirected, trusted again with purpose.
6:3-4 A moment of desperation for the arrival of the Kingdom of God. Frustrated, disheartened and abused by circumstances in his life, David prayed for the reversal the power of God will have on the earth and corrupt systems of the world.
6:5 Save me, David asked, if only so that I can worship you. It was important to David that God received His due-credit, gratitude for all of His good and generous love.
6:6-9 David had shed many tears but he knew that God heard and understood that emotional language. Therefore David knew that his enemies, those who opposed righteousness, were targeted by God.
6:10 More than punishment, David prayed for his enemies to feel shame for their actions. He wanted them to realize the negative impact their lives made. Shame is more useful than punishment, for shame internally motivates a person to change their behavior.
