David wrote this Psalm when he was on the run and hiding in a cave. He cries out to God, as he so often did, looking to God to answer him our of His faithfulness and righteousness. This is significant. He is not hoping for a bit of luck, he is not hoping that a capricious "god" will help him. When we come to God we are relying on His nature, and it is His nature to be faithful, righteous and merciful.
Nor is David depending upon his own righteousness. He knows that no one can stand before God on their own merit.
David has been pursued by the enemy, relentlessly, and this is having a crushing effect on his spirit. When we go through difficult times it has an effect on our innermost being. So David remembers the times when he knew the reality of God, when he knew God's blessing and he calls out to God.
David wants a quick answer, for his spirit is failing. Note that he doesn't just pray for rescue. He asks God to teach him His ways, and to lead him by His Spirit. We should follow this example.
David makes a final appeal, relying on God's Name, His righteousness and His unfailing love.
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