Psalm 143 is a prayer of David. Like many Psalms, this is written in a time of turmoil and trouble, when David’s enemy has crushed his life to the ground, his spirit faints within him.
David longs for God’s comfort, “I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land…hide not your face from me.” He retains his trust in God, “for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.”
An encouraging prayer, David turns to God for help and guidance, knowing that God is a rock in which he can take refuge. Although many of David’s prayers are like this, the lesson remains for us. There will often be times in our lives when there is trouble or affliction. It is important for us to remember to rely on God, trust in Him, and seek guidance from His word. It is equally important for us to praise God and thank Him for the times He has helped us, although I suspect a ten-stringed harp is not essential for this.