Psalm 4

I love Psalms. I have never read it all the way through, so that is something I am working on right now, verse by verse. In my bible, the 'title' of chapter 4 is "Answer Me When I Call". The whole chapter expresses quiet trust amid troubling circumstances. 

Quiet trust amid troubling circumstances. 

Notice the word quiet. There is a reason that 'quiet trust' was used instead of 'trust'. Think about what trusting God entails. If I trust him, chances are I will not be worried, or should not be anyway. If I truly trust God, I will be quiet because I know he will handle it. Our God hears, and not only hears, but listens. You are worth more than the sparrows. (Matthew 10:31)  He knows the number of hairs on your head. (Matthew 10:30) He knows when you lie down and when you rise. (Psalms 139:2) 

Surely God of the universe knows your worries. He is handling it. Have a quiet trust. You have to place your problems at the foot of the cross and let it be. 

Psalms 4

1 Answer me when I call, O God of righteousness!

You have given me relief when I was in distress.

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

2 O men, how long shall my honor be turned to shame?

How long will you love vain words and seek after lies?

3 But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself;

the LORD hears when I call to him.

4 Be angry, and do not sin;

ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent.

5 Offer right sacrifices,

and put your trust in the LORD

6 There are many who say "Who will show us some good?

Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"

7 You have put more joy in my heart 

than they have when their grain and wine abound.

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; 

for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell is safety.

Today, choose to dwell in the safety of the Lord. Trust him, He has better plans for you than you do for yourself. He offers more joy to me than those who have an abundance of grain and wine (earthly possessions). Dwell in his safety, rest in his Joy. 

So be it,

Hanna Grace <><