#Psalm 4

[godslove]

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Trust in God

1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

I 2 Answer me when I call, my saving God. When troubles hem me in, set me free; take pity on me, hear my prayer.

II 3 How long, O people, will you be hard of heart? Why do you love what is worthless, chase after lies? Selah 4 Know that the Lord works wonders for his faithful one; the Lord hears when I call out to him. 5 Tremble and sin no more; weep bitterly within your hearts, wail upon your beds, 6 Offer fitting sacrifices and trust in the Lord.

III 7 Many say, “May we see better times! Lord, show us the light of your face!” Selah 8 But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound. 9 In peace I will lie down and fall asleep, for you alone, Lord, make me secure. — Psalm 4 | New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cross References: Genesis 26:22; Leviticus 25:18; Numbers 6:26; Deuteronomy 12:10; Deuteronomy 33:19; Job 7:7; Psalm 3:3-4; Psalm 6:8-9; Psalm 12:2; Psalm 37:3; Psalm 17:6; Psalm 63:6; Isaiah 9:3; Acts 14:17; Ephesians 4:26

[maxeiil]

so The Lord gave me an idea through a video (from impact video ministries; how to feel God's Presence). And they was talking about loving God with all your mind, heart, strength, and soul. When they go over soul, the video tells us to look at ourselves and who we are, and what roles we play, and then dedicate that to God. Then they said "Are you an artist? Be an artist for God."

BOOOOOOOOM BIG BRAIN REVELATION

yall know i like to draw, if you seen my old posts. So im like "what if i made drawings based off of Biblical stuff????" and He gave me the idea of proverbs and psalms. So alongside w posting Bible verses and etcetera, imma post Bible art too !!

so here's the first one :D

Remember, don't hide your talents, but use them to honor and serve The Lord <3 (Matt. 25:14-30)

[fierysword]

Source: Swallow's Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Rienstra

1 When I call, answer me, O God of my integrity! Deliver me from my distress! Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 O men, how long will you try to destroy my dignity? How long will you assault me with lust and continue to live a lie? 3 Know that God protects Her daughters! She hears when I call out for help! 4 Stop sinning, and repent with fear and trembling. Consult the depths of your own hearts in sacred silence. 5 Offer to God the sacrifices of integrity and respect for all. 6 Many women say, "Who can do us any good?" Let the light of Your face shine upon us, O God. 7 You fill my heart with a joy that is greater than the pleasure of those stuffed with the best food and drink. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep. For in You, Shaddai, I dwell in safety.

Possible uses of this psalm:

Alleviate insomnia (read along with a short prayer before bed)

Justice in court cases (read psalm several times by a blue candle and John the Conqueror Incense the night before a court appearance)

Restful and peaceful sleep

Change luck from bad to good

Prayer of praise and gratitude (v6-7)

Prayer for protection (v3,8)

Request blessings (v6-7)

1-2 are sourced from Power of the Psalms by Anna Riva, 3-4 from My New Everyday Prayer Book by Brother ADA

[re4med]

Daily Prayer for the Lord's Day, November 10, 2024: Psalm 4

Prayer: Our most kind and gracious Father in heaven, we flee to you today because we live in a sin-wrecked world full of trials of various kinds. We wrestle with the failures of the flesh, and we look around and wonder who will rescue us from this body of death. We thank you for giving us your beloved Son, who went through immense suffering and pain and experienced great sorrow as he looked…

[martyschoenleber]

Monday Prayers Before an Election

Prayer Shawl Prayers stimulated by the language of the psalms. These prayers are designed for three “stops” in the day. A morning stop is the “begin the day” stop. The mid-day stop is a call to repentance because the Christian life is a life of repentance. And the evening stop is a benediction on the day. All of them are just a start. Feel free to wrap your own prayers about anything and anyone…

[seguirsuspisadas]

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚

“Cuando clamo, respóndeme, oh Dios de mi justicia. En la angustia me has aliviado; Ten piedad de mí, escucha mi oración.” (𝐒𝐚𝐥. 𝟒:𝟏, 𝐍𝐁𝐋𝐀). Este versículo refleja la confianza de David en que Dios escucha y responde a sus oraciones en momentos de angustia. Cuando enfrentamos dificultades, podemos acudir a Dios con la certeza de que Él es justo y compasivo. En medio de nuestras pruebas, recordemos que Dios está cerca, listo para responder y brindarnos consuelo. Confiemos en Su justicia y misericordia.

𝒟ℯ𝓋ℴ𝒸𝒾ℴ𝓃𝒶𝓁 ℯ𝓃 𝒮𝒶𝓁𝓂ℴ𝓈

[pamphletstoinspire]

Commentary on Psalm 4

[biblebloodhound]

Learning to Trust (Psalm 4)

We all find ourselves in a tight spot, between a rock and hard place, at times. It’s what we do when we are in that position that is critical.

Answer me when I cry out, my righteous God!    Set me free from my troubles!        Have mercy on me!        Listen to my prayer! How long, you people,    will my reputation be insulted?How long will you continue    to love what is worthless    and go after lies?Know this: the Lord takes    personal care of the faithful.The Lord will hear me    when I cry out to him.So be afraid, and don’t…

[sorenthestoryteller]

Psalm 4 - A Meditation

Confident Plea for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

1 Answer me when I call, O God of my right!     You gave me room when I was in distress.     Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.

2 How long, you people, shall my honour suffer shame?     How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies?

Selah 3 But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself;     the Lord hears when I call to him.

4 When you are disturbed,[a] do not sin;     ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah 5 Offer right sacrifices,     and put your trust in the Lord.

6 There are many who say, ‘O that we might see some good!     Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!’ 7 You have put gladness in my heart     more than when their grain and wine abound.

8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace;     for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.

Footnotes

- a.Psalm 4:4 Or are angry

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This is another Psalm where, surface level observation, I am so glad that I currently am not being stalked by an enemy. Life has its problems and I wish I could change a large number of factors, but no one trying to actively destroy me is nice. I have been there and would not recommend it as a hobby.

So, I am not planning on going super deep with textual criticism, but I think it is worth defining the term selah, as it appears numerous times within the Psalms.

Selah is a Hebrew term which calls for the reader/listener to pause and reflect during this song.

The honesty of the writing ha always appealed to me as a Christian and philosopher. The writer is perfectly okay with demanding a response from God. That emotional honesty was something I rarely saw as a teenager at church, but something I have tried to carry over in my prayers.

I think my favorite insult is when an ex called me a Christian mystic because of how I would be try to be honest in my prayers. People trying to hider their emotions while praying has always confused me. Evangelical culture seems to have this emotional blockage, this fear of seeing and being seen.

If someone believes God to be all knowing, every present, and all powerful... it seems silly to try and pretend God doesn't know us, he does, and then he invites us to know him.

As absurd as it seems, this emotional honesty is scandalous within certain faith traditions....

There use of pauses to breath is brilliant. Honest emotions, strong emotions, and then telling to reader to STOP, breath, pause, feel, but do not let your extreme emotions drive and control you. Emotions, feeling, and being honest are important, but it's important to not let emotions be our sole driving force.

[s-o-a-p-ing]

PSALMS S.O.A.P. ~ PSALM 4

Tuesday, 7/25/23

SCRIPTURE:

Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.  Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,  And trust in the Lord. ~ Psalms 4:4-5

OBSERVATION:

These all appear to me to be quite quiet, done in private...

Not showy and all "lookit me" things...

...more "lookit God" activities...

APPLICATION:

Tremble - in His awesome presence...

Do not sin...

Meditate...

Be still...

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness...

Trust in the Lord...

PRAYER:

Awesome, amazing Heavenly Father - forgive my failure to be quiet and trembling in You magnificent presence... to not meditating on Your grace and blessings as I ought to... Thank You that Your Holy Spirit reminds me to be still and trust in You, offering as Jesus did the sacrifice of heart and will for You and Yours... In His Name and for Your glory and praise...

For Him, for you, for yours...

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[mishalogic]

Please answer me when I call

O God of my righteousness.

You have relieved my distress:

Show me Grace and hear my prayer.

You have filled my heart with more joy,

I will lay down and sleep in peace

You alone O Lord, make me dwell in safety ... Psalm 4

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[cookies-for-another]

Raise your Rod your Staff, and Confront me

[jewjewbeed]

Meditation Corner-Psalm 4

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[martyschoenleber]

December 4: Liturgies for Life

A Morning Call to Worship Psalm 34 Bless the LORD at all times, but especially to start the day.May His praises inhabit your mouth, And may your boasts of Him be both humble and glad.May you taste and see that He is good.And may His goodness remind you throughout the daythat He redeems all who take refuge in Him. An Afternoon Prayer of Confession Psalm 64, 94 Sometimes Lord, dullness and lethargy…