Psalm 4 ~ Thou hast put gladness in my heart

Psalm 4 ~ American Standard Version

1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah

3 But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

4 Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.

6 Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.

8 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.


Isaiah 51:11
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy,and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.



Mark 4:37-40
³⁷A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. ³⁸Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"

³⁹He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

⁴⁰He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

I was in the car today and some song came on. I've forgotten now what the song was, but the message was to see the adventure in life. It's a prime idea. When people are happy, they don't fret over the small things. Irritating people are amusing. Boredom is a resting place. Norman Vincent Peale used to say if you have problems, it's good, it means you are breathing.

Jan Karon’s series of books, about her character, Father Tim Kavanagh were my favorite books in a quiet and good time in my life. Father Tim always prayed the prayer that never fails. "Father, I pray for Your will to be done." It's a great prayer.

When we believe God's will is being accomplished - in good times and bad, we have more gratitude. Gratitude, gladness, hope, faith and love.

CNN did a documentary about people who lived to be very old. The one trait they have in common is a freedom from worry. That cancels out me and my family. Yet, we all live to be 94. My husband's uncle lived to 93 with terribly high blood pressure. God's will wins out. Let's rest in His plan.

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