Introduction: Should a CHRISTIAN pray for his or herself? The answer is yes. Look at this example in the Bible.

1. David prayed for himself – His heart felt CONFESSION! (Psa 51:1-12)

“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin….”

David had grossly sinned. But instead of confessing his sin, he could have excused it or worse blamed it on someone else. “It was Bathsheba’s fault for bathing.”! Have you ever done that?

2. David prayed for himself – Soul Sin CLEANSING! (Psa 51:7-10)

“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniqui
ties. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”

Sin separates us from God. It causes guilt and shame, an unworthy feeling. We were created to be in fellowship with our God. Are you in communion with your Lord?

3. David prayed for himself- Life CHANGING CALLING! (Psa 51:12-13)

“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. 13Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.”

Being set free because of the grace of God caused David to want to tell others. Can you say the same? Are you telling others? If not, why not start?