O God, you have declared me perfect in your eyes; you have always cared for me in my distress; now hear me as I call again. Have mercy on me. Hear my prayer.
The Lord God asks, “Sons of men, will you forever turn my glory into shame by worshiping these silly idols, when every claim that’s made for them is false?”
Mark this well: The Lord has set apart the redeemed for himself. Therefore he will listen to me and answer when I call to him. Stand before the Lord in awe, and do not sin against him. Lie quietly upon your bed in silent meditation. Put your trust in the Lord, and offer him pleasing sacrifices.
Many say that God will never help us. Prove them wrong, O Lord, by letting the light of your face shine down upon us. Yes, the gladness you have given me is far greater than their joys at harvest time as they gaze at their bountiful crops. I will lie down in peace and sleep, for though I am alone, O Lord, you will keep me safe.
Sometimes I find it difficult to fall asleep at night. I cannot always wash away the worries of the day. In this text, I love how the Psalmist says, “I will lie down in peace and sleep, for though I am alone O Lord, you will keep me safe.”
Surrender may be the best things for our souls. We cannot always control what goes on around us, but we can surely control our response to it. Perhaps our task is to trust that God will indeed keep us safe, no matter what comes our way.
