Prayer Guide: Psalm 4

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1. Answer me when I call,

God, who vindicates me.

You freed me from affliction;

be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2. How long, exalted ones, will my honor be insulted?

How long will you love what is worthless

and pursue a lie?

Selah

3. Know that the LORD has set apart

the faithful for himself;

the LORD will hear when I call to him.

4. Be angry and do not sin;

on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still.

Selah

5. Offer sacrifices in righteousness

and trust in the LORD.

6. Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?”

Let the light of your face shine on us, LORD.

7. You have put more joy in my heart

than they have when their grain and new wine abound.

8. I will both lie down and sleep in peace,

for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety.

REVERENCE

God’s praiseworthy attributes found in this text:

• He listens to our calls for help — v. 1
• He frees us from affliction  — v. 1
• He sets apart the faithful for himself — v. 3
• His accepts offerings out of righteous sacrifice — v. 5
• He is light that gives life — v. 6
• He is the giver of joy — v. 7
• He protects us and provides safety — v. 8

Possible prayer prompts:

• I praise You that You have the power to listen and hear my cries for help . . .
• I praise You that You can save us from our afflictions . . .
• I praise You that You separate the faithful from the unfaithful . . .
• I praise You that You provided safety for me when I rise and when I sleep  . . .
• I praise You that You are the Light that brings life to all people . . .
• I praise You that You are joy amid our sufferings. . .
• I praise You that You accept our sacrifices because of the work done by Your Son Jesus, the only righteous one . . .

RESPONSE

• You are worthy to be praised because You created me and hear even my faintest whispers . . .
• I am found righteous only because of the finished work that took place on the cross that Your Son Jesus completed . . .
• You are the source of all light, joy, and love. Apart from You, these things do not exist . . .

REQUESTS

• Lord, increase my faith and dependence upon You . . .
• Lord, I am trusting You will keep Your word and hear my prayers and save me during my afflictions . . .
• Lord, help me to be more Christ-like by living my life as a light that shows others the way . . .
• Lord, when I am suffering, help me to be joyful because this pain is only temporary . . .
• Lord, I pray that You will give me a heart that cares for the people you love and were created in Your image . . .

READINESS

• Today, as I seek to live according to Your will-give me the boldness to speak the truth of the gospel to others and never cease from coming to You through daily reading the Scriptures and time in prayer . . .