The Climb (A Journey Through Psalms for Men)
God is our Relief
Day 4
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Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
Answer me when I call to you,my righteous God.Give me relief from my distress;have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
How long will you people turn my glory into shame?How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;the Lord hears when I call to him.
Tremble and do not sin;when you are on your beds,search your hearts and be silent.Offer the sacrifices of the righteousand trust in the Lord.
Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”Let the light of your face shine on us.Fill my heart with joywhen their grain and new wine abound.
In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, Lord,make me dwell in safety.
How many quiet moments do you have throughout the day?
How many do you create for yourself? When you have them, what do you immediately do? If you're anything like me, your hand reaches for your phone, towards escapism. Most of us are one step away from being overwhelmed, and we've become addicted to distraction. It makes sense—all day, we're bombarded with demands for our attention, with the world around us clawing at our minds through our eyes and ears. As Psalm 4 says, we have become enamored with false gods and delusions, forgetting along the way our first love. God, who is our peace. God, who is our comfort. God, who, like a deep breath, brings relief. Listen to the promise of God in Psalm 4. See how God is our relief from distress and tells us to lie down and sleep with full confidence in His truth. Notice that this peace is not contingent upon our circumstances. Instead, God is telling us that if we prayerfully seek His face and breathe in His presence and love, then no matter what comes our way, we can rest knowing that we are safe with Him. Today, let the peace of God rest on you wherever you are: at work, in the gym, or at home. When you find yourself losing that peace, take a deep breath and remember God's promise. He will be with you through it all.
