April 13, 2018
Psalm 4:4-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
David reminds us we can trust the Lord to take care of us. In the midst of life’s challenges, the Lord is the One who brings us into peace. Peace comes with agreement; we must agree with God who is perfect Love. So, we journey out of a state of disagreement (that which opposes God’s way) and into a state of agreement or peace.
That means there is no room for us to hold onto things like anger, resentment, bitterness or disobedience. God who is Love is not in those things. If you lack peace, relinquish those emotions and actions that are peace-robbers and take you out of agreement with God. Instead, trust yourself to the Lord’s care. He will bring you into peace and he will protect you with His Love. He is the perfect Lover of your Soul.
Psalm 4:4-8
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Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
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Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,
and trust the Lord.
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Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
Let your face smile on us, Lord.
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You have given me greater joy
than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.
Prayer: Lord, I have room in my heart for the things I require as your daughter. One of the things I require is peace. So, I give you anything that has tried to rob me and invite you to exchange it with peace and joy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.