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The Wisdom of God: Part 91
Author
Timothy Laughlin
Published
May 05, 2026
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For I am ready to fall, and my sorrow is continually before me. For I will declare my iniquity; I will be in anguish over my sin. But my enemies are vigorous, and they are strong; and those who hate me wrongfully have multiplied. Those also who render evil for good, they are my adversaries, because I follow what is good. Psalm 38:17-20
For I am ready to fall, and my sorrow is continually before me. For I will declare my iniquity; I will be in anguish over my sin. But my enemies are vigorous, and they are strong; and those who hate me wrongfully have multiplied. Those also who render evil for good, they are my adversaries, because I follow what is good. Psalm 38:17-20
David was at the brink of destruction with his sin ever before him and his enemies surrounding him! He had fought many battles since his youth, and through the years, he grew tired and beat down, wanting to rest! Not wanting to go to war again, he let his guard down.
I know what that's like in ministry when you are worn down with the work at hand and the constant pressure of praying in funds to continue! You may be tired, but the devil never stops with his attacks against you; he is always trying to destroy the ministry God has given you!
When you feel like quitting, or you are so tired you can't continue, stop, take a deep breath, and rest in the Lord. He is faithful to restore you and energize you, lest you fall into sin like David! Don't ever be pressured with guilt, after all, it's not your ministry, it's His!
Do not forsake me, O LORD; O my God, be not far from me! Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation! Psalm 38:21-22
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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by Timothy Laughlin Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (firm, immovable and faithful) spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Psalm 51:10-13 Is it really possible to have a pure and clean heart, even when you have committed adultery and murder? The answer is a resounding, yes! Through confession, acknowledgment, and repentance, God will wash your sins away and remove them from as far as the east is from the west! He will renew your relationship with Him and restore your faith and joy in your salvation. Fear, doubt, and unbelief will leave, and peace will cover your spirit, soul, and body. The hole in your heart will be closed and filled with Holy Spirit presence! His powerful anointing will return, and sinners will be saved! David repented of his sins, and God forgave him and set him free from his transgressions and iniquities. Although God forgives us, we must remember that the consequences of our sins continue to follow us even though we repent. David suffered greatly during the rest of his life. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:14-17 Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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