Give Me Relief From My Stress

Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?

Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.

Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.

Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.

Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:1-8

It is almost impossible for us to get through a day without being snubbed, ignored, or put down in some way. Sometimes we even do it ourselves.

David’s enemies were doing bad things to him. They were smacking him, they were bullying, they were talking down to him.

Then David remembered, “Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself.”

This is what we must remember: We are loved forever, set apart in a special way, as dear to God as His own Son. He has called us to be His children for all eternity.

Instead of despairing. We can remind ourselves of the love we freely receive from our Father. We are His dearly beloved children. The end is not despair but peace and joy. He never gives up on us, and He never ever stops loving us.

The true measure of God’s love is that He loves without measure.

Our Daily Bread – April 30, 2017