The Intercession of the Spirit

You see here the prayer of David, asking for the Lord to remember His tender mercies and His lovingkindnesses; that God would not remember the sins of his youth, nor his transgressions. Instead, he asks, that God would remember him according to His mercy, for His goodness’ sake. Why should the Lord answer such a prayer, whether it is coming from David, or whether it is coming from us? Because it is His purpose, through Christ, not only to forgive sinners who apply for grace through Jesus Christ, but also teach them the good and right way, the way that He chooses, so that forgiven sinners will truly be changed and helped to be more righteous and holy people through the intercession of Christ.