Growing through the Psalms

Psalm 6

It seems like David was asking God for mercy, not to discipline him in anger. It can be quite scary if God deals with us in His anger.. in the presence of a holy God, with sin in us, in the old days, we would be struck dead.... But God loves us SO much, He always want to give us a second chance, He gives mercy while keeping His justice. Sometimes we may do the wrong things, but we pray that God will speak to us, and disciple us gently, so tt we change and not have to face greater punishments.
"the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes those he accepts as a son." Heb 12:6

"How long, O Lord, how long?" a very simple verse... but it caught my attention when i was reading it. God has His perfect timing! We may not have the patience for an answer to our prayers, for things to move or change. But God knows best. And we need to learn to be patient and to trust in God... Even if it means waiting for 1 week, 1 month, 1 year.... will u wait? Or will you rush to do sth which may not be God's plan? I would rather wait... so tt i would not face the wrong decision, but receive the blessings of God' plan. =)

Verse 5 talks about no one rmb or praise God when he is dead. At first i thot like david was telling God to preserve his life so tt he can rmb n praise God, so tt God will be pleased. But i like feel... who are we, tt we can tell God, "eh God, preserve my life, so tt i can praise you. If i die, i cant praise You, then later no one praise You." God doesnt need our praises. He has the angels declaring His praises.

So i think think... wait wait.. then had a new revelation. this verse was talking to me about salvation, that God saved us, so that we can rmb and praise Him, to have fellowship with Him! He doesnt need it, but He wants and take delight in it! He created us so tt we can have fellowship in the first place. But now tt we are saved, do we remember God and what He has done for us? Are we praising and fellowshipping with Him?

"God, whenever i do something wrong and hurt You, reveal it to me. Show me and help me to repent and make things right. Lord, guide me to seek forgiveness so that You can discipline me gently and teach me in Your ways. Teach me how to be patient, to wait upon You, cos i know i will receive the best, only best, from You. Father, show me Yourself everyday, that i will remember who You are and what You have done. I am thankful for all that You gave for me. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen."