By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Writer

PHOTO: Psalm 4
Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to him.
In your anger do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
Offer right sacrifices
and trust in the Lord.
Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?"
Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord.
You have filled my heart with greater joy
than when their grain and new wine abound.
I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
Sleeping in Safety
Someone has said, "The rest of your life depends on the rest of your nights." Many people, though, feel like the little boy who was having trouble falling asleep. He told his mother, "My body is lying down, but my mind keeps sitting up!"
If anxious thoughts keep you awake, ask the Lord to quiet your heart and give you the faith to be able to relax and let Him solve the problems that disturb you. That's what David did when he was in trouble, for he wrote, "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8), When you realize that your heavenly Father is watching over you, you can find sweet rest.
During World War II, an elderly woman in England had endured the nerve-shattering bombings with amazing serenity. When asked to give the secret of her calmness amid the terror and danger, she replied, "Well, every night I say my prayers. And then I remember that God is always watching, so I go peacefully to sleep. After all, there is no need for both of us to stay awake!"
Yes, you may not only sleep, but you can do so peacefully if you recognize that your heavenly Father is tenderly watching over you.
- Henry Bosch
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Psalm 4
Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to him.
In your anger do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
Offer right sacrifices
and trust in the Lord.
Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?"
Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord.
You have filled my heart with greater joy
than when their grain and new wine abound.
I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety.

PHOTO: I will lie down and sleep in peace,
for you alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)
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Sleeping in Safety
Someone has said, "The rest of your life depends on the rest of your nights." Many people, though, feel like the little boy who was having trouble falling asleep. He told his mother, "My body is lying down, but my mind keeps sitting up!"

PHOTO: Someone has said, "The rest of your life depends on the rest of your nights." Many people, though, feel like the little boy who was having trouble falling asleep. He told his mother, "My body is lying down, but my mind keeps sitting up!"
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If anxious thoughts keep you awake, ask the Lord to quiet your heart and give you the faith to be able to relax and let Him solve the problems that disturb you. That's what David did when he was in trouble, for he wrote, "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8), When you realize that your heavenly Father is watching over you, you can find sweet rest.

PHOTO: If anxious thoughts keep you awake, ask the Lord to quiet your heart and give you the faith to be able to relax and let Him solve the problems that disturb you. That's what David did when he was in trouble, for he wrote, "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8), When you realize that your heavenly Father is watching over you, you can find sweet rest.
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During World War II, an elderly woman in England had endured the nerve-shattering bombings with amazing serenity. When asked to give the secret of her calmness amid the terror and danger, she replied, "Well, every night I say my prayers. And then I remember that God is always watching, so I go peacefully to sleep. After all, there is no need for both of us to stay awake!"

PHOTO: During World War II, an elderly woman in England had endured the nerve-shattering bombings with amazing serenity. When asked to give the secret of her calmness amid the terror and danger, she replied, "Well, every night I say my prayers. And then I remember that God is always watching, so I go peacefully to sleep. After all, there is no need for both of us to stay awake!"
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Yes, you may not only sleep, but you can do so peacefully if you recognize that your heavenly Father is tenderly watching over you.
- Henry Bosch

PHOTO: Yes, you may not only sleep, but you can do so peacefully if you recognize that your heavenly Father is tenderly watching over you.
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PHOTO: "Dear Lord, thank You that we may not only sleep, but we can do so peacefully if we recognize that our heavenly Father is tenderly watching over us.
May we remember that our heavenly Father is always watching over us, May we then find sweet rest. May we go peacefully to sleep, for there is no need for both of us to stay awake.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen."
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Reflection - Psalm 4 - Sleeping in Safety
Source (book): "My Soul Thirsts For God", Reflections on the Psalms from Our Daily Bread, Psalm 4, "Sleeping in Safety", Page 16.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Writer

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