In Psalm 38 David was asking God to begin to act on his behalf and meet his needs. David had sinned greatly and he wanted God to remember him, grant forgiveness, and healing.

15 Lord, the only thing I can do is wait and put my hope in you.
I wait for your help, my God.
16 So hear my cry and put an end to their strutting in pride,
to those who gloat when I stumble in pain.
17 I’m slipping away and on the verge of a breakdown,
with nothing but sorrow and sighing.[b]
18 I confess all my sin to you; I can’t hold it in any longer.
My agonizing thoughts punish me for my wrongdoing;
I feel condemned as I consider all I’ve done.
19 My enemies are many.
They hate me and persecute me,
though I’ve done nothing against them to deserve it.
20 I show goodness to them and get paid evil in return.
And they hate me even more when I stand for what is right.
21 So don’t forsake me now, Lord!
Don’t leave me in this condition.
22 God, hurry to help me. Run to my rescue!
For you’re my Savior and my only hope!
Psalm 38:15-22 TPT

Dear shepherd leader, if you are in a situation where the sin of others have caused you great pain or if your own sin has caused great pain cling to this psalm and put your hope in God. He is faithful.