Psalm of the Week - Psalm 40:1-3 - Week of 16 June, 2014

This scripture is one of my favorites.
 I can identify with how David felt. I was trapped in a pit of my own making. However, a pit can be from distress, grief, a spiritual trap, addictions, or a term for the grave. 

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In last week's Psalm of the Week, Psalm 37:7 also said, "Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him;" 

Patience is hard to have sometimes, but the Lord will act in his time. I know he hears me, but he will act in his time, not mine. 

Bible commentaries believe that David was also speaking from a spirit of prophecy about Christ. Verse 2 applies to Christ on the cross

Personal Prayer Application

Lord, I waited patiently for you and you turned to me and heard my cry. You lifted me out of the slimy pit I was in. You lifted me out of the mud and mire. You set my feet on a rock so I would have a firm place to stand, Lord, you put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to you. Many will see and be in awe of you and put their trust in you. 

Amen.

Beth Moore video,  Get Out of That Pit ! 

This is a great video. A friend, Teresa, gave me Beth's book, Get Out of That Pit! when I was dealing with a broken promise and a broken heart. I kept asking myself," How did I get into this situation?" This bible study showed me how I had slipped over the lip of a pit and fallen to the bottom of it.