This was supposed to have been published this AM as normal, but I just realized I set it to publish on the wrong date! Sorry for the delay. Tomorrow we should be back on our regular early AM schedule.

—AF [11:00 AM on Thursday, 4/16]

Psalm 4

This is a psalm of lament that begins in pain and ends in peace. As is usually the case in the Psalms, the exact nature of the psalmist’s complaint is not specified, which means it is relevant for all people who feel themselves falsely accused.

This has often been used as an evening psalm, because of how it ends.

After the psalmist has poured out his complaint before the Lord, he feels better and says:

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
    for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Beautiful. Try it tonight.