Psalm 4: Evening Prayer of Trust in God.
July 31st, 2011
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For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah. But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him. Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the LORD. Many are saying, “Who will show us any good?” Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD! You have put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.David seeks God’s help – the boy is in trouble again. God asks us to call upon Him, to trust Him. At the heart of that call is a relationship of love. It is like that little boy that skins his knee or gets hurt somehow and goes running to his mother – she can’t always take the pain away or even fix or solve the problem; but he knows that in his mother’s embrace he has a place where he belongs, a place where he is not alone, a place where he is safe. It is wonderful to know that you belong, are not alone, and safe; and that is what David reminds us of in Psalm 4. Read more…
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