Managing our Thoughts & Emotions according to Psalm 4

For our busy and stress-out friends in this challenging world...

Psa 4:4 Don't sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.

• Don't react in anger immediately.
• Wait till the evening to think about it.
• It may be not as bad as you first thought.
• Even for the injustice and betrayal did to you.
• The Lord is in charge...so...

Psa 4:5 Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and [trust] the LORD.

• Trust the Lord to get justice done for you. Don't take it into your own hand.

Psa 4:7 You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. 

• So what if you don't have the riches .... you have the greater value of joy ...

• After all, why do you pursue wealth and fame? Aren't you going after joy, happiness, satisfaction?

Psa 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. 

• It is the Lord who gives security and peace.
• Wealth and fame do not keep you safe at all.