As much as I try to be a “glass-half-full” type of guy, I seem to daily battle my natural bent of being a “glass-half-empty” type of guy. Thankfully, God has put people around me–especially my wife–who help me in my daily struggle.

So when I read Psalm 37:4 which says to, “Take delight in the Lord” that really gives me a refreshing perspective! In helps me turn from taking a defensive posture that says, “Gosh, I hope I don’t screw up (name that important thing going on today)!” and turns in on its head! My focus needs to be delighting in the Lord who saved me with the blood of His Son on the cross.

In fact, if you scan Psalm 37 you will see all types of words to strengthen your faith during the daily battles we face:

“Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;” (v. 1)

“Trust in the Lord and do good.” (v. 3)

“Commit your way to the Lord:” (v. 5)

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;” (v. 7)

“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.” (vs. 8-9)

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” (vs. 23-24)

The Psalms never cease to amaze me in how they were written so long ago but yet often times seem like they could have been written today!

What Psalms do you find yourself returning to over and over?

If you haven’t visited the Psalms in a while, why not make this the day you dive into them. I know that you will hear God speaking to you through them!

More to come…
Jeremy