In this chapter 25 of the book of Psalms, we can see that the psalmist David asks God for protection, forgiveness and, above all, guidance so that he can walk straight before the Lord and remove sin from his path. For this reason, he also begs for God’s mercy to keep him.
In verse 5, we notice that David asks God to remember His goodness and mercy, saying: “Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. David knew it was better to appeal to God’s goodness than to face judgment for his transgressions.
It is important to observe these words of the psalmist. Because of his humility and repentance, God came to his aid and freed him from his sins.
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Psalm 25:7
Because of the many failures committed by the man who was chosen by God as king to lead the people of Israel, David humbled himself and asked for God’s mercy, because he knew that he had failed before the One who had called him.
Every day of our lives we must ask God to forgive our sins, to cover us with His great mercy and surround us with His goodness. Thus, like the psalmist, we too can say: “Remember not the sins of my youth, O Lord, my transgressions, for You alone make me dwell in safety, and without You I cannot survive. According to Your loving-kindness, remember me.”
