Psalms 39-40 are a great pair of Psalms in which David intimates his thoughts and feelings during his time of distress. He feels insignificant before God, “my lifetime is as nothing before you…man goes about as a shadow“, yet does not find God unapproachable, “Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; hold not your peace at my tears“.
David finds comfort and security in his relationship with God. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” He finds comfort and mercy, “O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me“, and ensures others know also, “I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation…I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness“.
Let us be like David, seeking God, rejoicing and being glad in His support through the trials of life, knowing that God takes thought for our every need.