Psalms 26:1-12

EXAMINE MY HEART AND MY MIND

Keywords 26:12

My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the LORD.

 

1. Your love is ever before me (1-8)

David had done his best to live an upright life before God. He stayed away from deceitful men and he hated evildoers. He went around loudly praising God and telling others of what God had done. However, he did not become self-righteous. David asked God to vindicate him and to remember his blameless life. He put his trust in God, not himself. With God’s love and help, he would continue to walk in the way of truth. He wanted most of all to be where God was.

 

2. Redeem me (9-12)

David wanted to please God, but he was surrounded by bloodthirsty men. Their wicked schemes and bribes might have tempted David to do what they were doing. He prayed for God’s mercy and to be redeemed from the wicked. With God’s help, his feet would be planted on level ground and he would praise the Lord.

 

Prayer Lord, lead me not into temptation, but help me to walk in the way of truth and praise you.

One Word Walk continually in the truth