Psalms 37

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“Trust in… Delight yourself in… Commit your way to… Be still before… the LORD” (Psalm 37:3-7 ESV)

February 18, 2013

David wrote this psalm describing ways to offer yourself to God and the outcome of such a life devoted to Him. “Trust” – Put your faith in the Lord. “Delight” – Find your joy in the Lord. “Commit” – Decide in advance to do things God’s way no matter what. “Be still” – Remember to listen for the Lord’s voice in prayer. His answer will quiet your fretting heart. Have you tried approaching the Lord in these four ways?

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act” (Psalm 37:7)

February 18, 2012

No doubt the shepherd-king had learned this discipline while watching over his father’s flocks. Have you learned the spiritual discipline of silence? God does not shout over the noise of your life. Find a quiet place to read His Word and then… listen.

“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4)

August 20, 2011

Make the Lord the source of your great pleasure and joy, the center of your satisfaction. And He will bring your desires into alignment with His, fulfilling them as He does. Focus on pleasing God and your desires will be met.

“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil” (Psalm 37:8)

February 18, 2011

Anger and worry are a dangerous combination. Turn from it. Let God handle those who have offended you. Forgive and trust God for the outcome.