1. Answer me when I call to you (1-5)

David was greatly distressed and angered when the wicked slandered him and accused him with lies. However, he called to the righteous God for relief. David was sure that God set him apart; he was confident that God would hear his prayer and vindicate him in the end. David reminds himself not to sin in his anger, but search his heart and, in silence, wait on the LORD.

2. Fill my heart with joy (6-8)

Many people seek better opportunity, asking, 'Who will bring us prosperity?' However, David sought the light of God's face to shine on him and asked God to fill his heart with joy, for the light of God's face brings more joy than the harvest of grain and wine. We have true peace, joy, peaceful sleep and safety when God shines his light upon us with forgiveness of sins and his presence.


Application: Lord, thank you for peace and joy through Jesus' cleansing and forgiveness. Help me seek your face and know the joy of your presence and peace of your protection.
One Word: Let the light of your face shine on me.