February 24
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PSALM 37 BE NOT ENVIOUS OF WRONGDOERS
Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.3 Trust in the LORD, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. 9 For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. – Psalm 37:1-9
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FRET NOT YOURSELF, IT LEADS TO EVIL by ILMA
When things are complicated and hard, fret not
Give up control so you can let go and stop
When you are surrounded by wickedness
Trust in the Lord, and remember his faithfulness
Be passionate about the Lord and the truth from his word
He will reward you with the desires of your heart
Submit and align your life to God’s will
You will receive his promises if you keep still.
Wait patiently and do not be anxious if others prosper
They may not be following his precepts and God’s order
Let go of all envy, jealousy, anger and rage
It only leads to other sins and God’s wrath
Worry and anxiety are the works of those who have no faith
Fretting over things exposes the state of your mind and heart
It demonstrates that you do not want to let God be in control
Fear and anxiety separate us from our merciful and gracious Lord.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think the psalmist warns us of envying evildoers? What does that show when we long for what wicked people have?
• How is anxiety, fear and worry a manifestation of mistrusting the Lord?
• How can you constantly delight yourself in the Lord?