Psalm 4
Psalm 4
Answer me when I call, O God of my right!
You gave me room when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words,
and seek after lies?
But know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
When you are disturbed, do not sin;
ponder it on your beds and be silent.
Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
There are many who say,
"O that we might see some good!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!"
You have put gladness in my heart
more than when their grain and wine abound.
I will both lie down and sleep in peace
for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
Last night I was able to have a night with my family (for the time being none of us our quarantined). It was good for the soul. It was a reminder of His blessings and His love that He has bestowed upon me.
Even though I find myself unable to shop, or go to restaurants or go out and about, He has put gladness in my heart. Though so much is uncertain right now, and I don't know what will happen from one day to the next, my heart is full of His gladness.
In the midst of so much unknown He hears me when I call. I struggled with sleep last night. Worrying about my family and thinking of all that could be lost for so many within the course of this virus. But He hears me. This morning He grants me peace and reminds me to put my trust in Him.
What a blessing this time of reflection and meditation are. What a gift to be able to reflect and repent on my actions and trust in Him and His grace. He is my Lord and Savior, today and forevermore. He has power and authority now and forever (Jude 1:25).
How grateful I am to have time to pause. To consider my actions before rushing through with them. Through His grace I am given time to be still and delight in His wonders.
Today, I will chose to embrace this gift of stillness. I will chose His peace over my own anxiety. I will trust Him because He alone will make me lie down in safety. He alone puts true peace and joy in my heart.
Answer me when I call, O God of my right!
You gave me room when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words,
and seek after lies?
But know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
When you are disturbed, do not sin;
ponder it on your beds and be silent.
Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
There are many who say,
"O that we might see some good!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!"
You have put gladness in my heart
more than when their grain and wine abound.
I will both lie down and sleep in peace
for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
Last night I was able to have a night with my family (for the time being none of us our quarantined). It was good for the soul. It was a reminder of His blessings and His love that He has bestowed upon me.
Even though I find myself unable to shop, or go to restaurants or go out and about, He has put gladness in my heart. Though so much is uncertain right now, and I don't know what will happen from one day to the next, my heart is full of His gladness.
In the midst of so much unknown He hears me when I call. I struggled with sleep last night. Worrying about my family and thinking of all that could be lost for so many within the course of this virus. But He hears me. This morning He grants me peace and reminds me to put my trust in Him.
What a blessing this time of reflection and meditation are. What a gift to be able to reflect and repent on my actions and trust in Him and His grace. He is my Lord and Savior, today and forevermore. He has power and authority now and forever (Jude 1:25).
How grateful I am to have time to pause. To consider my actions before rushing through with them. Through His grace I am given time to be still and delight in His wonders.
Today, I will chose to embrace this gift of stillness. I will chose His peace over my own anxiety. I will trust Him because He alone will make me lie down in safety. He alone puts true peace and joy in my heart.
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