We can all learn from the past, but we should not dwell on it, once we have repented of it.
David had learned from the past too, although the trouble and stress is something he could do without in his middle years. The former giant killer has not forgotten that God can be trusted in a way which banishes the worst excesses of human anxiety and sleeplessness.
We can all trust God in the same way if we come to Him with a repentant heart. God will help us overcome anxiety, and sleeping problems.
Many people can identify with the mixed feelings expressed here. Things go wrong which hurt, but can also be linked to our past decisions and actions.
David encourages us to trust God, to accept the situation and to trust Him to see us through.
David does not tell God how to rectify it.
David has to be willing to accept any outcome, which perhaps was the hardest thing of all.
David knew he needed to accept responsibility .
The sad outcome in 2 Samuel was Absoloms death, it was not what David deserved. That happened after This Psalm 3, was written.
In verse 3 "You Lord are a shield."
THE LORD IS OUR PROTECTION
And: "My glory and the one who lifts my head"
THE LORD'S GLORY HAS THE POWER TO RESTORE ANY SITUATION.
verse 4 "I cried and He answered me".
YES THE LORD WILL ANSWER YOUR CRIES. BUT MOST LIKELY NOT IN AWAY YOU EXPECT.
verse 5 "The Lord sustained me",
YES THE LORD WILL LOOK AFTER YOU IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
We can all have confidence in troubled times.
Our Lord and Our Friend is ever present. Learn to become real with Him, and He will never leave you or forsake you.
God bless
O F J
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