I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. Psalms 39:1
David gives us a prayer to pray or a song to sing to open our hearts to God when we are overtaken by those who try to ruin us. However, it is also a reminder not to complain, which is hard when God is your counselor and He knows every detail of your issues, but maybe that’s the point. We don’t need to complain because He already knows and has a plan to redeem us. I liken this to a child who sees the candy and has a fit because they want to eat it now, but they haven’t had their supper yet, so it is withheld from them until the right time. We know that God has our best interests at heart, and we trust Him; however, in moments of pressure, we often forget and lose hope. None of us is immune to such behavior when facing challenges. As strong as David was, he cried out to God with his concern, but don’t we all run to Daddy when things get tough?
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. Psalms 39:12
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