In this episode of the Encountering God through the Book of Psalms series, Kristin explores Psalm 4 and David's beautiful process of moving from desperation to unexplainable joy. Discover how to find peace and safety in God's presence, even when facing enemies, shame, or fear. This psalm reveals the healing power of encountering God face-to-face and shows us how to move from anxiety to living unafraid.

Key Themes

• The rhythm of evening prayer and finding safety before sleep
• David's emotional journey: from glory to shame to unexplainable joy
• The healing power of seeing God's radiant face
• Praying for enemies and confronting lies
• Complete surrender and living unafraid

Journal Prompts

• When was the last time you were desperate for God to show up?
• How has God shown up for you in the past?
• Where in your life do you need to connect face-to-face with Jesus?
• What areas are you feeling fear, shame, or humiliation?
• What lies are confronting you that need to be released?

This Week's Challenge

1. Bring your struggles before God with honesty ("Lord, if I am honest...")
2. Pray for your enemies or those who have hurt you
3. Practice picturing God's face shining upon you like warm spring sunshine
4. Declare: "I will sleep and live unafraid"

Resources Mentioned

🎵 Wholistic Hearts Spotify Playlist: “Encountering the Book of Psalms" 

📖 Recommended Reading: "Face to Face with God" by Bill Johnson https://amzn.to/3T9P9od **Amazon Affiliate

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Coming Next: Psalm 4 Encounter episode - experiencing a New Testament moment that parallels David's journey from humiliation to peace.