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Psalm 4:1-8

  • Starts with a prayer,
  • Moves to a challenge to the ungodly,
  • Then an encouragement and directive to the faithful,
  • Then it moves back to a prayer of thanksgiving.

Psalm 4 is seen as a prayer and declaration of King David.

What does your prayer life look like?

We find David in an ongoing dialogue with God.

Psalm 4:1

  • He approaches the Father on what grounds?
    • “Be gracious to me and hear my prayer”
  • He approaches God on the foundation of God’s character.
    • “Be gracious”
  • David appeals to the God of His righteousness.
  • Some think he is appealing to God on the grounds that:
    • His cause is just.
    • That he has imputed righteousness.
    • 2 Corinthians 5:21,Psalm 4:1b

Psalm 4:2-3

  • David speaks to the ungodly. –Psalm 4:2b
  • These people see righteousness as the problem.
  • David warns the world and encourages the godly. –Psalm 4:3
  • Catch the mindset of David.
    • David believes he is set apart for God.

Psalm 4:4-5

Psalm 4:6-8

  • Pray like this: “Lift up the light of your face upon us O Lord.”
  • Now he presents a great truth we should live by in dark troubling days. –Psalm 4:7

The promise to the godly: “I can rest for the Lord makes me dwell in safety.”

  • Where are your worries?
  • What are your concerns?
  • Are you living as the godly?
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