S – You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. 

⁸ I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, Lord, make me live in safety

Psalms 4:7–8 CSB

O – Commentary: 

The joy and contentment David experienced in trusting in the Lord was greater than the mirth of the harvest festivities. Even in distress and away from the visible evidence of God’s goodness, he enjoyed peace and safety in his God (on sleep; cf. 3:5). True joy and peace depend not on circumstances but on God’s protection and provisions.

 “Psalms,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Do we have joy and peace?  In all situations, we can.  The more we grow our relationship with God, we will increase our trust and faith in Him.  In the good, we can have more than we would have naturally.  In the bad, we can have it when it is unexplainable.  The foundation for both is our relationship with God.

R – Heavenly Father, we stand in awe of who you are.  We invite your Holy Spirit to grow us today.  We want your presence with us in our thoughts, conversations and situations.  We want to know your peace and joy throughout the day. Give us a deep rest at night.