THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 4
“In peace I lie down and sleep, for you alone make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8)
In vv.1,6-7 David is wrestling with God, honestly sharing his struggle.
In vv.2-5 he is challenging his tormentors, boldly sharing his faith.
Personally he is wrestling, but publicly he is standing firm.
This reminds me of my own journaling, how I personally wrestle with God.
I write out my fears, doubts, questions, struggles, confusion, complaints, etc.
But this time alone with God becomes my source of strength when I face life’s battles.
I am much stronger through the day because I took my honest struggles to the Lord.
I’m not a mighty soldier of faith, but I’m much stronger than I otherwise would be.
And at the end of the day, through all my battles, “I lie down and sleep.”
Though my tormentors remain and my struggles continue, I rest in the Lord.
God is showing me how my hope is not in my strength or skill or careful planning.
He “makes me dwell in safety” (v.8) “in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23:5)
Like David, I find strength by talking with the Lord through prayer and journaling.
How do you find strength and peace in the Lord for your daily struggles?
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, while You lived on earth, You also wrestled with God in prayer, and found strength for Your daily battles. Thank You for giving me this blessing as well.