Psalm 6

Be gracious to me, LORD, for I am weak.

I have not the strength, or health, physical or spiritual, to overcome the rot of disease.

My soul, diseased by sin, weakened by neglect and abuse, must rely solely on the grace and gracious mercy of You, Lord.

I admit my need before you, made clear by the press of the world around me. I put myself in this spot – and now I realize I am much too weak to survive, or even attempt to control the outcome.

So, Lord, I do all I know to do and cry out to you!

Once again, as you have many times before,

Be gracious to me.

It is by grace, through faith – not by any works I have done; Lord, by your grace, once again

Rescue me.