The world and our flesh betray us and tempt us frequently to wickedness. It’s enough to drive anyone to despair. Psalm 5 is David’s answer, King David’s wrestling with this very thing. How is it that we should handle this battle? What should be the state of our heart, our inner being as we face each day? What habits and patterns should we pursue that will guide us? What would wisdom do to prepare? And perhaps most importantly, is there any help for us, any support, any friend to draw near to us as we navigate the deadly reefs that so often lie between us and the true joy and gladness we seek?
