Do not fret

Do not fret

S  -  Psalm 37:7-8 (NASB)
 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 carries out wicked schemes. 
⁸ Cease from anger and forsake wrath; 
Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.  
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¹¹ But the humble will inherit the land 
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. 
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²³ The steps of a man are established by the LORD, 
And He delights in his way. 
²⁴ When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, 
Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand.  




O - David rights these psalms as a man of experience, wisdom, but most importantly a man pursuing God his whole life.  I can imagine some of these psalms come from proven experiences, but others from natural revelation from the Lord, all in control of and inspired by God.   


A -  I am a fretter and I am one who struggles to wait patiently on anyone, and the Lord is no exception to my impatience.  I admit I know better but continue to fall into worry when things are not going as I perceive they should, or am feeling criticized by those around me.   When I fret though I am reminded by this same that it leads to anger and wrath, and if held long enough to evildoing.    I must instead trust in the Lord and wait patiently on Him.    Humble myself, admit my faults and weakness, and know the Lord has established my way, and even when I stumble and fall short of others expectations, I must know that the Lord will not let me fall in his plans for my life.


P -  Dear heavenly Father, thank you for today's lesson, may it be sealed to my heart.   I pray Lord that you help me during this time know that I find myself fretting over mistakes I have made at work.   Help me to trust in you and what you are doing in my life, help me to move in your ways, and leave my ways behind.  I pray that you would help me continue to witness to the life and love you have shown me.   I pray this in Jesus name, Amen.