AI OVERVIEW: Evening comes before morning, and sleep is a disciplined practice of relinquishing control to God. Psalm 4 is presented as an evening prayer that invites honesty about where we chase false gods and where we seek mercy, followed by a morning prayer in Psalm 5. Sleep is described as a reminder that God is the one at work while we rest, not our efforts, and that reviewing the day with God, expressing gratitude, and trusting God's providence prepare us to lie down in peace. The teaching includes the historical note of first sleep and second sleep and emphasizes 'in peace, I will lie down and sleep' as the right posture before God.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: --- Did you know the Bible gives us a way to go to sleep? In this reflection on Psalm 4, John Ortberg explores what sleep can teach us about surrender, control, prayer, and trusting God. Drawing from Answering God, John points out a fascinating biblical rhythm: evening comes befo...
