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An evening Psalm
Setting: This Psalm is written when David was distressed either by Absolm, Saul or some other great and powerful enemy.
Purpose: I want to motivate my hearers to come to God in times of trial and so avoid sleeplessness and instead cause sleep.
1. GOD’S RECIPE FOR A BAD NIGHT’S SLEEP v2, 6a The ungodly v2
The accused v6a 2. GOD’S RECIPE FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP v1, v4-6b, v7 Pray the promises v1
Mediate and pray v4-5 {2 Cor 13:5 on self / Ps 63:6 on God} Seek assurance v6b {Ps 77:6 with the heart} Receive assurance v7-8