Many of the Psalms teach us how to pray by following the psalmist example knowing that his very words were inspired by the Holy Spirit. As we read of the trials and experiences of David and others, we can understand how God wants us to respond when we go through difficult times. For instance in Psalm 34 we find David ending up in the enemy’s camp because of being driven by fear and not trusting God. In other psalms we learn that sometimes the writers struggled with holding onto sin or not being able to forgive which kept them from experiencing God’s blessings. Therefore, sin did take its toll and eventually David was brought before the Lord to confess his sin.
