‘In my heart I store up your words’ (Psalm 119:11 ESV)
Time with God in the Psalms is a good start to any day & everyday!
Psalm 37 has been a favourite Psalm since teenage years.There’s a list of beneficial things to do when our minds are overwhelmed. When we feel like we’re on the edge of a precipice. When we’re holding our breath until the next thing happens.
Psalm 37’s theme is ‘Trust in the Lord’ And its first words are ‘Do not fret’ And that command is repeated in verse 7 & 8.
So what can we do instead of fret?
*’Trust in the Lord, and do good’ (v3 ESV) God is our anchor in this uncertain world. We can trust in His unshakable character, in His goodness even when our circumstances are not good.
*’Dwell in the land’ (v3 ESV) We can live calmly, & gratefully, day by day.
*’Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.’ (v4 ESV) We can focus on God & find joy in Him. He will provide for us- body & soul.
*’Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.’ (v5 ESV) Pray through your day- hand it all over to God. And leave your troubles with Him, for He knows you & cares deeply.
*’Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him’ (V7 ESV) Quieten yourself before our God, & wait for Him to work- in His way & in His time.
*’Refrain from anger, and turn from wrath!’ (V8 ESV) Cultivate gentleness & self-control- even when it’s hard.
Trust God for the week ahead, no matter what’s looming or lurking around the corner.
May you know God’s presence & help on this journey called life.
Blessings,
Ruthx
Blessed! 