Psalm 40:
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
David knows he has sinned--his sins are "more than hairs on my head." He is surrounded by the consequences of his sins and the sins of others. But he has a solid place to stand; he is not doomed to the slimy pit of mud and mire. God is his salvation, and he is calling God to be with him always.
This image just stuck with me. I find myself in the slimy pit, too, and my sins are often the direct reason I am there. I know, however, that I have a mighty God who will stand by me. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians (today's NT verses), God's foolishness is greater than my wisdom, His weakness is greater than any strength I can muster by myself. I need only acknowledge that I have sinned, and He is there to pick me up and put me on a firm place to start over again. Praise be to God!
Prayer: Lord, place my feet on the firm foundation of my faith. Help me to rise above my own sinful acts and thoughts to a place of strength with You. I am so grateful for all You do for me.
Amen
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