When you are going though difficulty, do you find yourself slowing your pace, speaking words that are heavy and listening intensely?  There are times we feel as though we have everything under control; however, at other times we sense an overwhelming need for the Lord to take His rightful place as King and God.  When this happens, there seems to be an awakened depth to our sinfulness before a righteous Judge. If it were not for our Lord's mercies endured here, we would be overcome by our own wickedness and shortcomings. In chapter 5:1-12 of Psalms, contrasts the wicked and the righteous. One CANNOT stand in His presence without His righteousness and mercy. Those who can stand before Him are ever aware that it's because of His mercy they are not consumed. This will lead us to REJOICE and SHOUT FOR JOY, in His defense of us, and we will BLESS His righteousness..   v1, give me ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God.  Fo to You I will. Pray m once You shall hear in the morning O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You and I will look up. For you are not God who takes pleasure in wickedness. Nor shall eveil dwell with You. V 12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. For it is WITH God ALL things ARE POSSIBLE Matthew 19:26