Psalm 38 sounds like it was written by David in the throes of a serious physical ailment which he took to be a punishment from the Lord for his sins.
Rather than stubbornly digging in his heels in rebellion or angrily proclaiming his innocence, David instead admits his guilt and pleads for mercy. "I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin" (vs. 18).
How much trouble could we save ourselves (and our loved ones) if we took this same approach? Rather than prolonging his suffering or making more trouble for himself, David's penitent response clears his heart and makes room for the Lord's cleansing Spirit to flow through and bring him restoration, both physical and spiritual. This psalm can serve as a great model for our own contrition!
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