Saturday, January 4, 2020

In You, My Sleep is Sweet...

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3 But know that the LORD has set apart* for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. 6 There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. 7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. 8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.—Psalm 4

You are the God to whom my righteousness belongs.  You have imputed it by Your grace to my account.  I come to You, Father, when I am distressed and filled with care.  You relieve my heart...you take my cares and concerns...they are Yours not mine.  You will perfect them all according to Your perfect will.  You hear my prayer...u sustain me with Your mercy and grace as I wait for You to do what is right and needful. Your enemies slander me...they call my (Your) good, evil.  But I am set apart for You...I know You hear me...I will wait...I will pour out my soul to You and meditate on Your word and on Your goodness.  I will offer the sacrifice of righteousness...I will do the next right thing...I will place my trust in You, my everlasting, mighty and kind God.  You will lift up the light of Your countenance upon me...You will light my lamp and make my darkness light.  You have placed gladness in my heart so that my mouth is filled with laughter and my tongue with singing. You alone bring me peace.  In You, I dwell in safety.  In You, my sleep is sweet. 




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