What keeps you awake at night? Lately I’ve been losing sleep, tossing and turning on my bed, trying to work out a problem. Sound familiar? Fall outs, break ups, exams, whatever it is—we all worry at some point or another.

King David was clearly stressed out when he wrote Psalm 4. People were making him look bad by accusing him of things he hadn’t done (V.2). And some were questioning whether he should even be king (V.6). David probably felt angry for such unfair treatment. Yet we read these amazing words: “In peace I will lie down and sleep” (V.8).

I read one Christian author’s thoughts on this verse: “In lying down . . . David gave himself into the hands of another; he did so completely. Having handed over his cares, he slept; there was here a perfect trust.”

But what made David trust God? From the start, he was confident that God would answer his prayers (V.3). And he was sure that since God had chosen to love him, He would meet his needs.

May God help us to rest in His power when we’re worried, knowing that He is always with us. In His powerful and loving arms, we can “lie down and sleep”.

By: Poh Fang Chia

To Pray About . . .

Father, You’ll always do what is best for me. I give my worries to You and rest in Your power, knowing that You are with me.