Psalm 37: 4: Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Surely, God has blessed me with many of my wants. But I have also heard this explained as “Delight in God, and he will teach your heart what to desire.”
Psalm 37 talks a lot about the good that will come to the righteous. But where does our righteousness come from? What are some of the good things God promises us?
Verses 3,5-6: Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
Any ability I have to do good comes from God, and yet look what brightness and glory he offers me.
7-8,11: Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
Lord, help us remember to be careful and still, waiting for what you have in store for us.
18: The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.
Lord, our blamelessness comes from Jesus. Thank you for the care you cover us with.
23-24: The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Lord, what courage it gives me to know I have your support.
30-31,37,39-40: The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just. The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip. Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.
Father God, thank you for calling me to your refuge.
By author Kathy McKinsey
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These are definitely difficult but good verses to practice! Thanks for stopping by, Patti. 🙂
7-8,11: Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
Oh yeah, Kathy, this one hit me right between the eyes ! Thank you for the reminder! Be blessed!
Amen! We need encouragement and reassurance, and God’s word gives them liberally! Trust in Him! 🙂
Thank you for taking us into Psalms 37. It’s one of my favorite psalms, but it’d been a while since I’d read it. Reading it in your blog today offers a burst of encouragement and reassurance.
Thanks, Valerie! Glad you stopped by.
So loved this and needed it today!!!
Thanks for stopping by, Sharon.
You’re blogs are always such a blessing, Kathy. Thank you.
Thank you! Such a joy to share your God-spiration!! 🙂
Thank you, Dave.
Thank you, Mary Pat.
Thank you, Amre, for giving me this opportunity to share.:)
Amen! Great point, Dave! That’s the way I heard it, too, but not what God says at a!! Glad He’s the doer and we’re the resters!!! 🙂
Amen! Resting in the Lord!!! Thanks for stopping by, Mary Pat! 🙂
Boy, did I need to hear this today. So good to know we can cease striving, rest, and listen to what God has for us. Thanks for sharing, Kathy.
As I read, “The Lord helps them…” my head interrupted with “who help themselves.” So I went back and took the line all the way through to “because they take refuge in him.”
Thank you, Kathy.