"Many, Lord, are asking, 'Who will bring us prosperity?'Let the light of your face shine on us.Fill my heart with joywhen their grain and new wine abound.In peace I will lie down and sleep,for you alone, Lord,make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:6-8, NIV) "At day’s end I’m ready for sound sleep,For you, God, have …
Live in Peace
Have you ever felt worried, distressed, or anxious? Yes, I know that might seem like a ridiculous question. In one way or another, we have all experienced worry, distress, or anxiety. These real experiences of our lives are the sort of things we encounter throughout the Scripture. In fact, the writer of Psalm 4 expresses …
From Distress to Peace
I still remember the time when I encountered a mother who could not find her preschool-age daughter at a hotel. She was urgently trying to find her little one, but was distressed by the possibilities of an unfamiliar setting with unfamiliar people and lurking dangers. Thankfully, the mother returned to where she started only to …
Matthew Erickson 