“In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 Devotion: We generally equate sleeplessness with restlessness. If we can’t sleep, it is because we sense that there is something to stay up and think about, fear, or worry about. Conversely, to be able to sleep is to be …
“Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.” Psalm 4:5 Devotion: Psalm 4 teaches us how to pray, how to be angry, and how to worship the Lord. We need to remember the context of this Psalm: the world had turned upside down around David, and people were out to get him. We saw David turn to God …
“Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah” Psalm 4:4 Devotion Psalm 4 teaches us how to pray when we are in trouble, but it also trains us how to respond when we are in trouble. More particularly, it trains us how to respond when the trouble coming at us …
“But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.” Psalm 4:3 Devotion: When we face the shame that comes with standing with Jesus, so many lies can fill our minds. We can begin to doubt what we believe, and the pressure from others can make us feel crazy. It …
“O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah” Psalm 4:2 Devotion: At times, the world appears upside down, especially when others around us oppose God’s ways. His ways are righteous and true, fostering life and health. It’s challenging to find peace when others push us …
“To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!” Psalm 4:1 Devotion: In life, we often turn to those who have helped us in the past, building confidence in their reliability. …
