Psalm 4 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 4.

Meditate on verse 3.

But know that the LORD has set apart the Godly man for Himself;

the LORD hears when I call to Him.

Psalm 4 is another Psalm of David; there is much to learn from this man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).  When David was upset, he appealed to his righteous God, and God relieved him in the midst of his distress (v. 1).  David knew the LORD heard him when he called (v. 3). 

Through David, the LORD gives you six steps for handling times of adversity (vs. 4-5):

1.     Tremble in awe of God, not in fear of your situation.

2.     Do not sin.

3.     Meditate in your heart upon your bed.  When you lay awake at night, replace worries with the Word of God, perhaps a verse you memorized as a child.

4.     Be still.

5.     Offer righteous sacrifices, such as the sacrifice of praise, even when times are tough (Hebrews 13:15).

6.     Trust in the LORD.

Pray Psalm 4:6-8 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, many are saying, ‘Who will show them any good?’

Lift up the light of Your countenance upon ________ and me, O LORD!

Put gladness in our hearts, more than when their grain and new wine abound.

In peace, let us both lie down and sleep,

for You alone, O LORD, make us to dwell in safety.

In Your name, Jesus~”