Psalm 4 - Silently Calling To God ((Tell His Story)

 For the director of music,  with stringed instruments.

A psalm of David.

1 Answer me when I call to you,

    my righteous God.

Give me relief from my distress;

    have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame?

    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?

3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;

    the Lord hears when I call to him.

4 Tremble and do not sin;

    when you are on your beds,

    search your hearts and be silent.

5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous

    and trust in the Lord.

6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”

    Let the light of your face shine on us.

7 Fill my heart with joy

    when their grain and new wine abound.

8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,

    for you alone, Lord,

    make me dwell in safety.

There's a story about two priests who were at seminary together, Fathers Ryan and O'Rourke.

Father O'Rourke spent almost all his free time in prayer, beseeching God for wisdom and discernment. He served for years as a parish priest, but always asked God for a way ahead, to rise in the church hierarchy.

Father Ryan did the obligatory prayers, but enjoyed a game of golf, a drink, and the fellowship of his parishioners. He became a monsignor, then a bishop, then an archbishop, and was finally elected to the College of Cardinals.

Father O'Rourke felt a bit put off.

"God, I have spent literally years on my knees, asking ceaselessly for Your favour. And yet...Father Ryan has risen far past where I can now go. Why, God? Why him, and not me?"

And God answered, " Because Ryan wasn't always bugging Me!"

For some reason, Psalm 4 reminds me of the song 'Flowers', by Samantha Ebert.

Sylvia likes quiet meditative prayer.

With ice cream.

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