Psalm 38:1-8 “A Psalm by David, for a memorial. LORD, don’t rebuke me in your wrath, neither chasten me in your hot displeasure. For your arrows have pierced me, your hand presses hard on me. There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation, neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head. As a heavy burden, they are too heavy for me. My wounds are loathsome and corrupt because of my foolishness. I am in pain and bowed down greatly. I go mourning all day long. For my waist is filled with burning. There is no soundness in my flesh. I am faint and severely bruised. I have groaned by reason of the anguish of my heart.”

How should we respond when we believe our trouble is actually the result of our own sinfulness? When our sin causes us anguish in both body and mind? David shows us the way in this Psalm that apparently accompanied a memorial offering. The memorial offering was an appeal to be remembered by God. After all, God is sovereign and we are completely dependent on His providence in our lives!

For additional worship: Lord, Hear My Cry — A Psalm 38 Worship Song