David was a man after God’s own heart and yet he lusted after Bathsheba and committed adultery. So what made David susceptible? There is probably any number of factors, but I suspect an emotional wound was at the root. Emotional wounds make all of us vulnerable to temptation, especially sexual temptation. If we are not careful we will try to meet legitimate emotional needs in inappropriate or even sinful ways. That may be what happened to David.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God,
— Psalm 51:10 (ESV)
and renew a right spirit within me.”
Lord Jesus, lay Your healing hands upon my wounded spirit. Heal the wounds I have suffered and renew a right spirit within me. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.