Psalm 37: 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.5Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.6 He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm.9 For evildoers shall be cut off;
1. If you allow God to be your refuge (protection) you will enjoy stability.
3Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
- Trust (batach) to hide for refuge—and thereby be confident.
- The protection of the Lord is achieved by applying His Word to your life.
- Dwell (shawlean) is the idea of lodging—Land (ehrets) is stability.
2. If you allow God to shape your life by being flexible you will always be happy.
4 Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
- Delight (anag) means to be soft and pliable.
- The desires of your heart (mishlaw—leb) means a happy center.
3. If you allow God to fill your life with His presence you will be able to roll with anything.
5Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.
- Commit (gawlal) means to roll with it.
- Bring it to pass (awsaw) means bring something about to its accomplished purpose.
4. If you allow God to work in every area of your life you will mellow out become more effective in whatever you do all at the same time.
7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off;
- Rest (domam) means to mellow out. Mellowing out is a decision.
- Patience is something that is developed but only by making a conscious decision to let God work.
- Comparisons at all levels need to stop. Comparisons are what bring jealousies and impede God’s work in your life.
- Manage anger—Fret (chanah) means getting yourself worked up.