Do Not Fret

Tradition and Wisdom
Teaching and Learning:
Facing Life Without Worry

Psalm 37:1-8

The Message

A David Psalm

 ^1-2 Don't bother your head with braggarts or wish you could succeed like the wicked.
   In no time they'll shrivel like grass clippings
      and wilt like cut flowers in the sun.

 ^3-4 Get insurance with God and do a good deed,
      settle down and stick to your last.
   Keep company with God,
      get in on the best.

 ^5-6 Open up before God, keep nothing back;
      he'll do whatever needs to be done:
   He'll validate your life in the clear light of day
      and stamp you with approval at high noon.

 ⁷ Quiet down before God,
      be prayerful before him.
   Don't bother with those who climb the ladder,
      who elbow their way to the top.

 ^8-9 Bridle your anger, trash your wrath,
      cool your pipes—it only makes things worse.
   Before long the crooks will be bankrupt;
      God-investors will soon own the store.

For Reflection
How much confidence do you have in your faith? Are you truly confident that God has your best interest as His first interest?

If so, why, then, do you fret?  The psalmist says God will do what ever needs to be done.  He will validate you and stamp you with his seal of approval.  Believe this deeply. Even though God's path may seem difficult, He will guide you.  Be quiet, Cool your pipes.  Pray and listen to Him.

Pray
that you will grow in confidence in the Lord's promise.  Pray, holding nothing back.  Pray quietly and listen for the Spirit to speak.