#psalm 4

Trust in God

1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

I 2 Answer me when I call, my saving God. When troubles hem me in, set me free; take pity on me, hear my prayer.

II 3 How long, O people, will you be hard of heart? Why do you love what is worthless, chase after lies? Selah 4 Know that the Lord works wonders for his faithful one; the Lord hears when I call out to him. 5 Tremble and sin no more; weep bitterly within your hearts, wail upon your beds, 6 Offer fitting sacrifices and trust in the Lord.

III 7 Many say, “May we see better times! Lord, show us the light of your face!” Selah 8 But you have given my heart more joy than they have when grain and wine abound. 9 In peace I will lie down and fall asleep, for you alone, Lord, make me secure. — Psalm 4 | New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE) New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Cross References: Genesis 26:22; Leviticus 25:18; Numbers 6:26; Deuteronomy 12:10; Deuteronomy 33:19; Job 7:7; Psalm 3:3-4; Psalm 6:8-9; Psalm 12:2; Psalm 37:3; Psalm 17:6; Psalm 63:6; Isaiah 9:3; Acts 14:17; Ephesians 4:26

gladness in my heart

“Anne-girl, I’m afraid we won’t be able to go to church today,” Gilbert said, though he sounded more bemused than disappointed and though Anne knew he was a regular churchgoer, she wondered if some experience in medical school, something Mrs. Rachel Lynde would have referred to as his cutting up poor folks who daren’t refuse, had made her dear man of science a bit too nonchalant about missing a service.

“I’d like to know the reason why,” she said, sitting up against the pillows and pulling the quilt up around her shoulders, shivering. She’d worn her heaviest nightdress, one that even the finest frill at neck and cuff could do nothing to make becoming, for the storm earlier in the week had left behind a cold snap that Captain Jim remarked upon being a ten year’s wonder. She’d even tucked the seams in the bedroom’s windowsills with the rags in her rag-basket that were meant for a rug, but the room was still drafty.

BOOOOOOOOM BIG BRAIN REVELATION

yall know i like to draw, if you seen my old posts. So im like "what if i made drawings based off of Biblical stuff????" and He gave me the idea of proverbs and psalms. So alongside w posting Bible verses and etcetera, imma post Bible art too !!

so here's the first one :D

Source: Swallow's Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Rienstra

1 When I call, answer me, O God of my integrity! Deliver me from my distress! Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 O men, how long will you try to destroy my dignity? How long will you assault me with lust and continue to live a lie? 3 Know that God protects Her daughters! She hears when I call out for help! 4 Stop sinning, and repent with fear and trembling. Consult the depths of your own hearts in sacred silence. 5 Offer to God the sacrifices of integrity and respect for all. 6 Many women say, "Who can do us any good?" Let the light of Your face shine upon us, O God. 7 You fill my heart with a joy that is greater than the pleasure of those stuffed with the best food and drink. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep. For in You, Shaddai, I dwell in safety.

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