Prayer Focus-David’s Cry for Mercy

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at David’s cry for mercy.

In Psalm 86:5, David prayed, “You Lord are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.”

Where do we turn in times of trouble? David was a man after God’s own heart, and his tendency was to lean on the Lord in dire circumstances. One of his statements highlights his unwavering trust in God in crisis moments. He said, “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”

What we believe about God’s ways and character affects whether or not we will trust Him in our moments of distress. The Bible is a dependable place to turn to see God’s faithfulness to His word and His people.

David’s cry for mercy is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com