A Prayerful Reflection of Psalm 4

Troubles, trials, and people who reject goodness and seek their glory are never in short supply. Thanks be to God that He is always near. Please read this beautiful Psalm and my meditative prayer that follows.

 

“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.”

Psalms 4:1-8 

 

O God, my God, please, hear my cries to You! Continue giving Your grace to me and relieve me of my troubles.

Turn the hearts of humankind away from lies and empty promises. Turn their minds toward what is eternal and away from what is temporary.

The godly belong to You. They know You and You know them. May I ever be in their number.

May I be humble before You and not think of myself too highly to contemplate Your ways as holier than mine.

I want to be righteous and live in a holy way, always trusting in You and declaring Your glory.

Shine down on me in Your goodness always, O Lord! Lighten my heart that I might ever be glad before You! May I glory in You more than the bounty of the earth.

I thank You that I can sleep peacefully because I know that You never sleep and watch over me day and night.

Amen