Psalm 37:3-8

Sometimes we see evil and injustice flourish around us and are powerless to change anything. Here are eight things that will give you peace in your heart during difficult days:

• V3 Trust in the Lord - no matter what happens, keep your eyes on the Lord

• V3 Do good - don't grow weary of doing good (Gal. 6:9). Don't withdraw from people - keep being kind and helpful to others

• V3 Dwell in the land - this means to stay put and stick to the task the Lord has given you

• V3 Feed on His faithfulness - actively remind yourself of God's ways and His faithfulness - meditate on these things and "chew" on them in your heart

• V4 Delight yourself in the Lord - keep your heart focused on worshiping the Lord. Find out how delightful He really is. The Message Bible says: "Keep company with God"

• V5 Commit your way to the Lord - let God in on all your plans. Turn everything over to Him

• V7 Quietly rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him to bring you through, and for His plans to come to pass

• V8 Cease from anger - do not fret - Don't let anger or worry take a hold of your heart


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.       
⁵ Commit 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.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm.