PEACE IS THE OUTCOME....

In psalm 4, David was confronted with a multitude of afflictions - fleeing from his son,  chased out of his land, being slandered by his enemies and having his integrity at stake:

How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame?  How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies?  Psalm 4:2

4 When

David asks the Lord to give him joy instead of asking for other blessings.

There are many who pray:

“Give us more blessings, O LORD.

Look on us with kindness!”

But the joy that you have given me

is more than they will ever have...Psalm 4:6-7

He knows that Peace is the outcome of our capacity to be joyful in the Lord.

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, makes me dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8

David is also wise to know that his coming to God is not his own righteousness but the mercy of God.

I through the abundance of your merciful love will enter your house.

Psalm 5:7