King David lived a life of devotion to God from a young age (remember Goliath and Saul?), but by no means did he live a perfect life. Parts of his life read like a TV soap opera. Psalm 51 allows us to listen in as David confesses his sin and broken heart to God. We also hear David’s solemn promise to turn back, by faith, to the God of second chances. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

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