June 4th: Psalm 4

Lord, do you hear me? Why don't you answer me? Be merciful, God, and answer my prayers! 

I see so many people trying to pervert Your people, and Your word. They pick verses out at random and try to make You look like a terrible, unloving god. How long will You let them do this? Show them Your truth, Lord, that they might turn away from their unholy "gods" and run to You!

Set me apart, Father. Please don't allow my life to mirror their evil ways, but give me wisdom and truth. Thank You for hearing me when I call.

Let everyone know the fear of the Lord! Let them tremble in the knowledge that He alone is God!!  When I lie down, remind me of Your mercies. When I get up, remind me of Your powerful ways. Father, I want to be transparent to You-- I will not try to hide my sins from You, even when they are so grievous that I cannot bring myself to say them out loud, for I know You see them anyway. I will repent and trust in You, Lord, for You alone bring forgiveness.

I look around at the world- at my friends- and see that their main goal in life is money, and the things that money can buy, but I know that true value comes only through You. I don't ask for material wealth, Lord, but I ask simply that You would let Your face shine on me. Fill my heart with joy, even when I do not prosper.

Thank You, Father, that I can sleep peacefully in the knowledge that You alone will prosper me, and that by having You in my life I have everything I could ever need!

Amen.