Lord, have mercy on me and answer me

The mercy of God is what sustains us and keeps us every day, so we must ask the Lord to have mercy on us every day, just like the psalmist David did.

David humbled himself before God, asking Him to keep him at all times, to have mercy on him. The psalmist never lost hope that God would show mercy to him. There was no despair in him, because he knew with absolute certainty that God would go to his aid. David understood that without the mercy of the Lord, no one can stand; therefore, he cried out constantly, trusting that the One who had helped him before would help him again.

Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

Psalm 27:7

Never tire of crying out to God, nor of singing praises in times of difficulty, because the Lord hears your voice. He is always attentive to your supplications, and even though you cannot see Him, He is always around you to strengthen you and to have mercy on you. His presence surrounds His children, and His compassion renews our strength when we feel weak or overwhelmed.

It is true that many, when they face problems, are not patient. They do not wait for God’s timing, because all they want is to escape their situation as quickly as possible. They seek a rapid solution without remembering that God works according to His perfect plans. Sadly, some people, once God opens the way for them and helps them overcome their difficulties, turn away from Him. They forget the Lord because their interest was only to leave the storm they were in, not to remain close to the One who delivered them.

When You said, “Seek My face,”
My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”

Psalm 27:8

It is important that each day we get closer and closer to the Lord, because when we look for Him, our lives change completely. Every day we come to know more of His great mercy and His love toward each one of us. Seeking the face of God means longing for His presence, His guidance, and His truth. It means understanding that life only finds meaning when it is lived in communion with Him. Those who seek the Lord consistently grow in faith, in patience, and in gratitude.

Do not hide Your face from me;
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not leave me nor forsake me,
O God of my salvation.

Psalm 27:9

He is the God of our salvation; therefore, we must look for Him every day. Let us draw near to Him, walk under His statutes, know His Word, and enjoy His mercies that He pours out upon us continually. God has never failed us, and He never will, because His character is just and merciful. In every season of life—whether joyful or painful—He remains faithful.

Let us not forget that God delights in showing mercy to those who seek Him with a sincere heart. If we cry out to Him, He hears. If we draw near to Him, He receives us. And if we depend on Him, His mercy will sustain us day after day. May our hearts respond like David’s: “Your face, Lord, I will seek.”