Psalm 37 verses 3-9 (NIV)
Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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.
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.
For those who are evil will be destroyed,
but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
This is a reminder from David that first and foremost in our daily lives, whatever they hold for us, we should put our trust in the Lord. Verse 3 tells us that we should not only trust Him, but do good. David doesn’t say do good only when things are going well, just do good regardless of our circumstances. The only way that is achievable is if we trust God as David tells us too. He also reminds us that there are times when we need to be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him to act, even if it seems that those who don’t deserve to are prospering. He also reminds us that anger and fretting often lead to us taking action that we may later regret. We would be wise to remember what my mum so often reminded me; two wrongs don’t make a right. God will put all things right in His time and we can rely on that.
Dear Lord,
This psalm also reminds me that no matter what, I can put my trust in You. Help me to walk uprightly doing good and seeking Your ways. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.