The David Spoon Experience 5-1-24 part 1

A) In the latter part of verse one, David asks God to erase his sin. Have you ever wished for God to erase something you've done? That's precisely what King David did. He petitioned the Lord to blot out his sin so that there would be no record of it. He asked to be completely removed from his sin and for his sin to be completely removed from him. He pleaded, "Please separate my sin as far as the east is from the west." Interestingly, there is no East Pole or West Pole.
B) In David's plea, he asks to be thoroughly cleansed from all his iniquity, not just a portion of it. He requests a complete cleansing, from top to bottom. He asks God to examine him and cleanse him of any iniquity found within him. However, everything hinges on verse 3 when David acknowledges his transgression. This acknowledgment is key to repentance. Repentance isn't always about how we feel, but it is always about being honest about our actions. Salvation isn't based on feelings. If that's the case, then repentance isn't based on feelings either. It's a change of mind to agree with God.