Praying Through: Psalm 4

The Psalm

Psalm 4 (CSB)
For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

¹ Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

² How long, exalted ones, will my honor be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? Selah

³ Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

⁴ Be angry and do not sin; reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent. Selah

⁵ Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD.

⁶ Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?” Let the light of your face shine on us, LORD.

⁷ You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound.

⁸ I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.

The Prayer

Help!

You have helped me in the past and this time I still need you.

I have dismissed all the lies around me.

I still need you. I still need your love. I still need your mercy. I still need your grace.

Give me your hand. I need to feel your embrace. I need to feel your warmth. I know you are always with me.

Right now, I will lay in peace.

Because you are with me.

Selah.