“The Vanity of Life”

Is Psalm 39 a lament? When it comes down to it, Psalm 39 is a lament psalm. But it’s a lament that was almost not given. David’s going to explain some realities that discouraged him from speaking truthfully about his problems. But then we’re going to see him overcoming that as he considers how temporary this life truly is.

Psalm Chapter 39:1-13
(1-3) David’s silent agony:
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spoke I with my tongue,
(4-6) David’s wise words:
LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. Surely every man walked in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heaped up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
(7-11) Trusting God in a season of correction for sin:
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
(12-13) A humble prayer for restored favor and regained strength:
Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

Father God, we know that there are many Drug addicts, alcoholics and other addictions of others that they abuse others both physically and emotionally and that many children are also placed in danger due to abuse from these addictions. Those who protect these abusers work on their heart and let them see the truth about the abuse. We know that such habits can often leave families with insufficient money to live on and people and children living in the street. Protect all those that are vulnerable from all forms of abuse, and convict hearts of such persons who harm them and their selves . Let them feel their shame of their lack of responsibilities of being loving, responsible and dependable . I believe that they will turn from their evil ways to turn to You Lord Jesus, knowing that only in You are the true freedom found. From experience a heart can weaken if there is no help for the abused. I thank You and praise You for guiding the right people in the abused persons life. Father God, guide all families that are in this position, safely. Keep a hedge of angels around them for protection. I thank You, praise You and give You all the glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.