Know that 

the Lord 

has set apart 

the faithful 

for himself; 

the Lord 

will hear 

when I call 

to him. 

Be angry 

and do not sin; 

reflect in your heart 

while on your bed 

and be silent. 

Selah

Psalms 4:3-4 CSB

Remember that this is a song, a heart response to what's going on in David's life. The first part of the song indicates he is being lied about. 

And it hurts. 

This song reflects our hurt when we are lied about, when we are not believed.

And here in this second verse he starts with a reminder to himself (& us) of something of God's character and his relationship with Him;

God does hear me.

And He has already set me apart, I'm already secure, my hope, my future is secure in Yahweh.

And at the same time, I'm angry. 

Angry at injustice.

And it gets to me when I try to get to sleep.

And I know that anger at injustice is OK, doing something vengeful or hurtful is not the answer. 

Be silent 

Not about injustice

But to be silent before God, to allow Him to speak into our circumstances

And Selah

Breathe

And as you breathe, 

trust in the One 

who already holds you, has already set you apart, 

who already loves you.

#psalms

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