A Psalm 4 Prayer

"Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent.

Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations?

How long will you continue your lies? You can be sure of this:

The Lord set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him.

Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.

Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the Lord.

Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, Lord.

You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe."

Psalm‬ 4 NLT

O God, hear my prayer as I call to You. Thank you, Jesus, for declaring me innocent by your precious blood. Free me today from my troubles. Have mercy on me and answer me when I call to You. For You alone can answer my prayers.

O Lord, the enemy is out to ruin my reputation. People talk, spread lies, and make groundless accusations. But you, Lord, you set apart the godly. You will answer when I call to You. Help me to control my anger and hurt. Keep me silent so that I may think and not react and so that I may stay in the right spirit trusting You.

Let your face smile on me today, Lord God, for in You are better times. You have given me greater joy than anything else in this world. I trust in You and not in what I see. In peace I will lie down and sleep tonight, for you, O Lord, will keep me safe. Thanks be to You. Amen.