Psalm 51 - “Always Before Me” (Day 2)

No matter how much he tried, David couldn't flee the constant reminders of his sin and the consequences that came with it. When it comes to our hidden sins and struggles, the ones we keep to ourselves deep inside, we act in much the same way as David. We avoid and attempt to escape it. We numb, medicate and distract ourselves. We try to ignore it and go about our business. None of these shortsighted tricks work on our regret, shame, grief, and misery - freedom only comes through acknowledgement and confession.