Psalm 4: A Psalm of David.
1 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.
2 How long, you people, shall my honour suffer shame?
How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies?Selah
3 But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
4 When you are disturbed, do not sin;
ponder it on your beds, and be silent.Selah
5 Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.
6 There are many who say, ‘O that we might see some good!
Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!’
7 You have put gladness in my heart
more than when their grain and wine abound.
8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace;
for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
As we approach Christmas, we read to our children Twas the Night Before Christmas and we watch our favorite movies that always have happy Christmas and a good night’s sleep ending. King David in Psalm 4 sounds like he has had a hard time administrating his kingdom. He writes this psalm about how he finds peace and a good night’s sleep. “Selah” is a word that instructs the reader to pause and ponder the truth. In the midst of distressing times we can put our trust in God and get a good night’s sleep. Our stressors may not be his stressors but we all have things in our life that can lead to anxiety and worry. When we feel our minds turn to worry, let’s consciously say a prayer and put that irritant to rest in God’s hands today. Blessings.
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