Determination

Psalm:39:1

I said, “I will watch my ways 

and keep my tongue from sin; 

I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.”

A decision, a determination not to sin. David was focussed. Though he knew he was not fool proof. He knew he might fall anytime. Yet his heart's resolution was that he would keep himself safe. 

Many a times we can be strong willed and self disciplined. But David says, in that process he got hotter and the turmoil in him grew worse. 

That's when he realises his futility. That's when he realises his time is very brief and his life is fleeting. That life is just a moment, a breath and a shadow. 

His own determination will not take him anywhere. He is to be given grace. He has to have strength from above. Even if it is an applausable thing. 

Our strength comes when we realize we are weak and seek help. 

2 Cor:12:9b My power works best in weakness. 

Psalm:39:7 And so Lord where do I put my hope. 

My only hope is in you. 

Psalm:121:1-2 I look up to the mountains

Where does my help come from. 

My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.