July 8 Psalm 6 Proverbs 18:20-21
- In Psalm 6:1-3, David pleads with God not to rebuke him in anger—what does this reveal about his view of God’s justice and mercy, and how does it guide us in times of emotional turmoil?
- When David says, “I am worn out from sobbing” (Psalm 6:6, NLT), what does this teach us about the reality of emotional exhaustion in the life of a believer, and how should we respond?
- David showed sincere repentance through weeping — have you ever experienced renewal and healing through crying and lamentation?
- According to Psalm 6:4, David asks God to “save me because of your unfailing love.” How does remembering God's character as loving and faithful help us regulate our emotions during fear or despair?
- Psalm 6 ends with a confident statement that “the Lord has heard my weeping.” Do you trust that God hears your weeping? Would this trust help you move from sorrow to peace?
- In Proverbs 18:21, it says, “The tongue can bring death or life.” How can our own words—or others’ words—fuel or soothe our emotional pain?
- Proverbs 18:20 mentions that people will “be filled with the fruit of their words.” In light of Psalm 6, how might negative self-talk or inner condemnation deepen emotional suffering, and how can speaking God’s truth help renew our spirit?
- David admits deep distress and weakness—how does his honest confession challenge the cultural expectation to appear emotionally strong or in control? Have you practiced laying out all your worries, concerns, fears, sorrows to God and God alone? If you do, what was the result?
- Reflecting on Psalm 6 and Proverbs 18:21 together, how might practicing gratitude and speaking words of faith impact our emotional health over time?
- In times when you feel overwhelmed like David, how can his prayer model (confession, plea for mercy, trust in God’s love) help you walk through and rise above emotional lows?
