King David lived a life filled with passions and troubles not unlike our own. Just like us, a great number of his troubles were brought on by his own sin and other trials he faced because of the sinful nature of those around him. But despite it all David move steadfastly forward in his relationship with God. What does it take to be that sort of person? What marks the life of a person who stays the course with God and is able to rejoice as David does? In Psalm 16 David gives us a concise 7 point summary of his life with God and how he lived it. It is a “miktam” of David – a song written for our instruction.