“Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love.” Psalms 51:1

Picking of the pieces and walking out of your troubles has never been easy, especially when sufferings are self-caused. I always wondered how David who was a Godly young boy and man all thorough his early life ended up in two serious sins –adultery and murder and bounced back again. He picked up the broken pieces and drove out of it and lived again. He just not lived again, but flourished and became a spiritual warrior whom God used to write a major part of the Scripture called the book of Psalms. The book of Psalms gives comfort and hope to people all around the world. Besides, our savior Lord Jesus Christ was called “Son of David” based on God’s eternal covenant with David.

David although broken and struck down fully and completely through these incidents, again, beautifully, amazingly started walking with the Lord and got His approval. Sure, he paid for the consequences of his sins all through his life. However, he dusted off and moved in with the Lord again each time circumstances hit him hard.

It is hard to get back to normal from such incidents. In uncommon cases, good people may want to help. However, they are unable to help. It is totally up to you to pick the stones and build a new life with the Lord again. It is possible but it takes courage, determination and full trust in the Lord and His promises.

David did not want to give up, did he? Truly, as you know, David was a God-centered boy in his teen years and then a man of God. In his young age, he wrote beautiful songs of praises to God as he spent time alone shepherding his father’s flock. His eyes and heart were upon the Lord. Is it possible for a man so devoted to the lord would fall in sin? David’s story teaches us it is possible.

However, the amazing thing is this – David did not allow his failure to determine his future. In short, as long as he lived, he refused to give up. How about you? If nothing learned from David’s life, you must learn this. If you are a true follower of the Lord, if your heart is devoted to him, you will refuse to give up. No matter what people say about you. No matter what your family may say about you. No matter what the devil tries with the incidents. David penned later this in Psalms 145:14, “The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.” The message Bible paraphrased it, “God gives a hand to those down on their luck,
gives a fresh start to those ready to quit.”

David even tried to hide his serious sins for a while. God had to send the prophet Nathan to confront him. However, when the prophet of God confronted him, he was truly broken. He confessed his sins. His confessions were also written down by him. It is in Psalm 51. He pleaded for mercy and forgiveness. He asked God to cleanse and wash him. He begged God to create in him a pure heart. He said to the Lord do not cast him away from almighty’s presence. He acknowledged the bloodshed and transgressions. God forgave him upon sincere confession of his sins.

This is the beginning point- A broken heart and confession of sins to the Lord. Without breaking, confession and agreeing with the Lord about our sins, there is no solution. No one would drive out the storm without heartfelt confession.

Secondly, he placed his trust and hope in the Lord. He said, have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.” Then he decided to move on by placing his hand in the hands of the Lord. He moved out of his troubles courageously, confidently, because he confessed his sins and learned from his past errors, trusted fully in the Words of the Lord. He knew God forgave him according to His promise. This gave strength, courage, and confidence in David. To David, the Lord and His promises are more important than the look of the people.

Your sufferings could be self-caused or others caused. In both situations, one thing is common. Only you can ride out of it. No one else could do much. It is your personal decision to move out of your troubles by following the example of David.

Got a moment for today’s prayer? “Father in heaven, I confess my sins. I agree I broke your holy law. Have mercy on me, according to your unfailing love. I believe Jesus died and rose again for my sins. Please save me now, bless me and deliver me. In Christ’s name, I pray, Amen.