Still a Mess, Still Sleeping

What keeps you awake at night? Fear, anxiety, anger, and sorrow can make peace feel impossible. In Psalm 4, David’s life is still messy, but he is able to lie down and sleep because he knows where true peace is found.

David’s journey begins by seeking God in prayer, continues as he trusts God and forgives those who have wronged him, and ends as he finds greater joy in God than the world can provide. Because we have peace with God through Jesus, we can release our anger, bless our enemies, and rest in the peace of God.

Psalm 4 shows us that peaceful sleep does not require peaceful circumstances. When we know that God hears us, has set us apart for himself, and makes us dwell in safety, we can entrust our troubles to him and rest securely in Christ.