Month: September 2026

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NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS / MARK 2:22

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Mark 2:22

And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.

Embracing the Shift: Why God’s New Wine Needs New Wineskins

We have all experienced moments where we desperately want change, yet we try to maintain the exact same routines, mindsets, and habits. We pray for a fresh move of God in our lives, but we hold tightly to the comfortable patterns of our past.

Jesus addressed this exact human tendency with a brilliant, practical illustration found in Mark 2:22:

“And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”

To understand what Jesus is saying, we have to look at how wine was stored in the ancient world.

The Science of the Wineskin

In the first century, wine wasn’t kept in glass bottles; it was stored in goatskins. When wine is new, it goes through a natural fermentation process. It bubbles, expands, and releases gases. A new wineskin is soft, pliable, and elastic. As the new wine ferments and expands, the new skin stretches right along with it.

However, over time, a wineskin loses its moisture. It becomes rigid, brittle, and fixed in its shape. If a winemaker pours expanding, fermenting new wine into that old, brittle wineskin, the skin cannot stretch. The pressure builds up until pop—the skin bursts, the wine spills, and everything is lost.

The Danger of a Rigid Mindset

When Jesus shared this parable, He was responding to critics who wondered why His disciples weren’t following the rigid, traditional fasting rituals of the Pharisees. Jesus was essentially telling them: “I am bringing something entirely fresh. The era of grace, freedom, and direct relationship with God cannot be squeezed into the rigid boxes of legalism.”

The same truth applies to our lives today. God is constantly doing new things, but we often miss out because we approach Him with old mindsets:

  • Old habits vs. New character: We want a deep, dynamic spiritual life, but we try to maintain old routines or toxic environments.
  • Old mindsets vs. New vision: We pray for breakthrough, but we continue to think with the same fear, negativity, or limiting beliefs we’ve always carried.
  • Comfort vs. Growth: Growth always requires us to stretch. Stretching is uncomfortable, but it is purposeful.

The Process of Renewal

Here is the beautiful piece of good news that history teaches us about ancient winemaking: old wineskins could actually be restored.

Tanners would take an old, dried-out wineskin and soak it thoroughly in fresh water. Then, they would vigorously massage rich oil back into the leather. Through soaking, oiling, and gentle stretching, the brittle skin became soft and usable once again.

If you feel like an “old wineskin” today—dry, rigid, tired, or stuck in a routine—you are not disqualified from the new wine. You just need to step into the restoration process. By soaking in God’s Word and allowing the Holy Spirit (often symbolized by oil in Scripture) to soften your heart, you can be made new.

God has a fresh anointing, fresh joy, and fresh purpose for this season of your life. Let go of the old structures that hold you back, open your hands, and prepare to expand.

A Closing Prayer for New Wine

Heavenly Father, thank You for being a God of fresh starts and new seasons. Lord, I confess that sometimes I hold tightly to my old ways of thinking, my old habits, and the comfortable routines that keep me stuck. Today, I ask You to transform my heart.

Soften me by Your grace. Pour the oil of Your Holy Spirit over my mind and my perspective, washing away all rigidity, bitterness, and fear. Stretch me where I need to be stretched, even if it feels uncomfortable. Make me a new wineskin—flexible, willing, and ready. I open my life to the fresh movement of Your power and love. Pour out Your new wine today, and let my life be a vessel that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. ON THAT DAY THEY WILL FAST / MARK 2:20
  2. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  3. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  4. SON OF MAN / MARK 2:10
  5. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  6. EVIL SPIRITS OBEY HIM /MARK 1:27
  7. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  8. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  9. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  10. THE GOOD NEWS / MARK 1:14
  11. TEMPTED BY SATAN / MARK 1:13
  12. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  13. THE SPIRIT DESCENDING ON HIM / MARK 1:10
  14. JESUS WAS BAPTIZED / MARK 1:9
  15. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  16. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5
  17. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  18. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  19. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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ON THAT DAY THEY WILL FAST / MARK 2:20

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Mark 2:20

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Hunger for the Bridegroom: Understanding Mark 2:20 and the Purpose of Fasting

In the modern world, fasting is often discussed through the lens of physical wellness, detoxing, or productivity hacks. But in the spiritual realm, fasting carries a much deeper, more intimate purpose. It is not a tool to twist God’s arm or a routine to prove our righteousness. True spiritual fasting is an expression of holy longing.

This truth is beautifully captured in a pivotal conversation in the Gospel of Mark. When onlookers questioned why His disciples skipped the traditional fasts practiced by the Pharisees and the followers of John the Baptist, Jesus responded with a powerful picture:

“Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day.” — Mark 2:19-20

The Joy of the Presence

Jesus’ response shifts the entire conversation from external religious rules to a matter of presence and relationship. He compares Himself to a bridegroom and His disciples to wedding guests. A wedding is a time of unhindered celebration, feasting, and joy. It would be entirely inappropriate—even insulting to the host—for guests to fast during the wedding banquet.

While Jesus walked the earth, heaven had invaded time and space. The King was physically present with His people. It was a season for feasting on His words, rejoicing in His miracles, and resting in His immediate care.

The Shadow of the Cross

However, Jesus immediately introduces a somber note, which serves as the very first hint in the Gospel of Mark of His impending death. He warns that “the bridegroom will be taken away from them.” The Greek word used here for “taken away” carries a sense of a sudden, violent removal—a direct foreshadowing of the crucifixion.

When the crucifixion happened, the celebration stopped. The disciples wept, mourned, and faced a harsh reality. But even after the resurrection and His ascension into heaven, we entered a new era. While the Holy Spirit lives inside every believer today, we still experience the physical absence of Jesus on earth. We are living in the interim—the “in-between” time.

We are living in “those days” that Jesus spoke about.

Why We Fast Today

When Jesus said, “and then they will fast on that day,” He wasn’t giving a harsh command; He was stating a natural reality. Spiritual fasting is the physical exclamation point at the end of our prayers. It is a tangible way of saying to God, “I want Your presence, Your power, and Your kingdom in my life more than I desire my next meal.”

Fasting does several vital things for the believer today:

  • It expresses homesickness for heaven: We fast because we look forward to the ultimate marriage supper of the Lamb, when we will see Jesus face-to-face.
  • It clears spiritual clutter: Abstaining from physical comforts humbles the flesh and sharpens our ability to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit.
  • It confesses our utter dependence: It reminds us that we do not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.

If you feel distant from God, or if you are facing a breakthrough that requires deep spiritual alignment, remember that fasting is an open invitation. We do not fast to earn God’s love, but because we are desperate to experience more of it.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ, to reveal Your heart and break the chains of sin. Forgive us for the times we have treated our relationship with You as a list of rules rather than a sacred bond.

Lord, we acknowledge that we are living in the days where the Bridegroom is physically absent, and our hearts long for Your return. Teach us how to fast with the right heart. When we choose to lay down our physical appetites, let it be an authentic cry for more of Your presence, Your wisdom, and Your power in our lives. Realign our affections, humble our spirits, and help us to seek You above all else.

We look forward with joy to the day when we will feast with You eternally. Until that day, keep us faithful, alert, and deeply hungry for You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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  1. TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17
  2. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  3. SON OF MAN / MARK 2:10
  4. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  5. EVIL SPIRITS OBEY HIM /MARK 1:27
  6. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  7. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  8. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  9. THE GOOD NEWS / MARK 1:14
  10. TEMPTED BY SATAN / MARK 1:13
  11. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  12. THE SPIRIT DESCENDING ON HIM / MARK 1:10
  13. JESUS WAS BAPTIZED / MARK 1:9
  14. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  15. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5
  16. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  17. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  18. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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TO CALL … SINNERS / MARK 2:17

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

The Great Physician: Why Jesus Came for the Broken

Have you ever tried to clean up your house before the house cleaner arrives? Or maybe you’ve tried to get in shape before joining a gym because you didn’t want to look out of shape in front of others.

As human beings, we have a natural tendency to hide our messes. We want to present the best, most polished versions of ourselves to the world. Sadly, many of us approach God the exact same way. We think we need to fix our habits, clean up our language, or achieve a certain level of goodness before we can truly come to Him.

But in Mark 2:17, Jesus completely flips this mindset upside down:

On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

The Danger of Self-Righteousness

To understand the weight of these words, we have to look at the context. Jesus had just called Levi (Matthew), a corrupt tax collector, to be His disciple. Shortly after, Jesus was sitting at a table sharing a meal with a whole room full of tax collectors and “sinners.”

The religious elites of the day—the Pharisees—were deeply offended. They viewed themselves as spiritually pure and judged Jesus for associating with people who were visibly broken and compromised.

When Jesus responds with the analogy of a doctor, He isn’t suggesting that the Pharisees are actually spiritually healthy or right apart from God. Rather, He is pointing out a tragic reality: those who are self-righteous—who view themselves as right by their own standards—will never realize their need for a Savior.

You cannot be cured by a doctor if you refuse to admit you are sick.

Hope for the Messy

The absolute beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus doesn’t demand a clean medical record before He treats us. He requires only an admission of our need.

If you are struggling today with a sense of unworthiness, if your past haunts you, or if you feel too broken to step into a church, take heart. Jesus explicitly states that you are the exact reason He came. True hope doesn’t belong to those who pretend to have it all together. Hope comes to those who recognize their sin, step out of the shadows, and accept God’s radical forgiveness through faith in Christ.

He is the Great Physician. He doesn’t look at your spiritual sickness with disgust; He looks at you with a heart full of mercy and the power to heal.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Forgive me for the times I have tried to rely on my own strength, my own goodness, or my own standards. Break down any walls of self-righteousness in my heart that keep me from seeing how desperately I need You every single day.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for being the Great Physician. Thank You that You did not come for the perfect, but for the broken, the weary, and the sinful. I admit my messy places, my mistakes, and my spiritual sickness to You today. I receive Your gift of salvation, Your unconditional love, and Your healing grace. Help me to live out of that freedom and to extend that same grace to the broken world around me.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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  1. HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11
  2. SON OF MAN / MARK 2:10
  3. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  4. EVIL SPIRITS OBEY HIM /MARK 1:27
  5. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  6. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  7. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  8. THE GOOD NEWS / MARK 1:14
  9. TEMPTED BY SATAN / MARK 1:13
  10. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  11. THE SPIRIT DESCENDING ON HIM / MARK 1:10
  12. JESUS WAS BAPTIZED / MARK 1:9
  13. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  14. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5
  15. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  16. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  17. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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HEALING THE PARALYZED MAN / MARK 2:11

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Mark 2:11

I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

Finding Freedom in Christ: Overcoming the Weight of Suffering

Have you ever felt completely paralyzed by your circumstances? Whether it is physical illness, emotional exhaustion, or the heavy weight of spiritual brokenness, we all face moments where we feel utterly stuck, unable to move forward on our own.

In Mark 2, we encounter a man who was literally paralyzed, dependent entirely on others to move. When his friends lowered him through a roof just to get him in front of Jesus, Jesus responded with words that carry profound power for us today:

“I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” — Mark 2:11

This miraculous moment is about far more than a physical cure; it is a powerful demonstration of physical and spiritual deliverance.

The Reality of Suffering and the Enemy’s Scheme

It was never God’s original design that humankind should suffer from sickness, pain, and infirmity. When we look at the brokenness in our world, we are seeing the corporate results of the sinfulness of the human race—our collective opposition, rebellion against God, and rejection of His holy standards.

It is crucial to understand that this does not mean personal sickness is always a direct result of a specific sin in your life. Rather, the curse of sin affects our entire planet. We live in a world that has gone its own way and defied God’s purposes.

In the midst of this brokenness, Satan actively works to use human suffering to discourage us and destroy our faith. But Jesus offers a different reality. Every single healing and breakthrough we receive through Christ is an act of holy invasion: it is God stepping directly into Satan’s realm and destroying his evil work (1 John 3:8).

The Power of Intercession and Determination

One of the most beautiful aspects of this story is that the paralyzed man did not get to Jesus on his own. He was carried by a group of friends whose relentless, spiritual determination refused to let barriers stop them.

This passage stands as a timeless example of how God works through the shared faith of a community. Your prayers, your persistence, and your faith can be the very vehicle God uses to bring deliverance and healing to someone else who is currently too weak to walk on their own.

When Jesus told the man to pick up his mat, He was telling him to carry the very thing that used to carry him. What once defined his limitation became the ultimate trophy of God’s grace. Jesus is still speaking that same command over our lives today. He is inviting us to rise, leave our brokenness behind, and walk forward in complete freedom.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You acknowledging that we live in a broken world, and we thank You that You are a God who heals, restores, and delivers. We praise You because Jesus came to destroy the works of the enemy and to break every chain of sickness, discouragement, and despair.

Lord, for anyone reading this who feels paralyzed by their current circumstances, we pray Your life-giving words over them today. Give them the spiritual strength to hear Your voice saying, “Get up.” We ask for the faith and determination to stand against the lies of the enemy. Surround us with a community of believers who will carry us in prayer when we are weak, and use us to carry others into Your presence.

May we pick up our mats today and walk forward as living testimonies of Your miraculous grace and power.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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  1. SON OF MAN / MARK 2:10
  2. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  3. EVIL SPIRITS OBEY HIM /MARK 1:27
  4. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  5. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  6. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  7. THE GOOD NEWS / MARK 1:14
  8. TEMPTED BY SATAN / MARK 1:13
  9. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  10. THE SPIRIT DESCENDING ON HIM / MARK 1:10
  11. JESUS WAS BAPTIZED / MARK 1:9
  12. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  13. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5
  14. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  15. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  16. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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SON OF MAN / MARK 2:10

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Mark 2:10

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

The Heavy Mat and the High Roof: Understanding the Authority of the Son of Man

We all know what it feels like to carry a heavy burden. Sometimes, that weight isn’t physical; it is the crushing spiritual weight of our mistakes, regrets, and sin. In Mark 2, we meet a paralyzed man who knew physical burdens all too well. Carried by four desperate, faithful friends, he was lowered through a broken roof right into the middle of a crowded room, landing directly at the feet of Jesus.

The crowd expected a medical miracle. But Jesus, looking at the man, chose to heal his deepest affliction first. He bypassed the physical legs and spoke straight to the soul: “Son, your sins are forgiven”.

The Climax of Authority

This statement absolutely scandalized the religious leaders in the room. They muttered among themselves, “Who can forgive sins but God alone?” And they were right. Forgiving an offense requires the authority of the one who was offended. Because all sin is ultimately a rebellion against God, only God holds the ledger of forgiveness.

Jesus, knowing their hearts, met their skepticism head-on in Mark 2:10:

“But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…”

To prove His spiritual authority, Jesus issued a physical command: “Get up, take your mat and go home.” And immediately, the man stood up. The visible, undeniable physical healing was the receipt proving that the invisible, spiritual transaction of forgiveness had actually taken place.

What “Son of Man” Means for You Today

When Jesus called Himself the “Son of Man,” He wasn’t just highlighting His humanity. He was using a title from the Book of Daniel that pointed to a heavenly, divine King. By combining this supreme title with the practical, earthly act of forgiveness, Jesus showed us two incredible truths:

  • He meets us at the root, not just the symptoms: Jesus cares about your daily circumstances, but He deals with your heart first. He rescues us from spiritual paralysis so we can truly walk in freedom.
  • His authority is active right now: Mark 2:10 explicitly notes He has authority on earth. You do not have to wait until eternity to experience the peace of God’s mercy. His forgiveness is available here, today, in the middle of your current mess.

No matter what kind of spiritual “mat” you feel stuck on today, the Son of Man has the power to tell you to rise, walk, and be free.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, Sovereign Lord,

We praise You for Your perfect character and for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord Jesus, we stand in awe of Your title as the Son of Man—the One who holds all authority in heaven and on earth. Thank You that Your authority is not used to crush us, but to heal, restore, and forgive us.

We confess the hidden burdens, regrets, and sins that we try to carry on our own. We lay them at Your feet today. Speak your words of forgiveness over our hearts, and let that truth resonate deeply within us. Break any spiritual paralysis in our lives, and give us the strength to stand up, pick up our mats, and walk forward in Your freedom and grace.

Empower us to be faithful friends who boldly bring others into Your presence, confident that You can heal both hearts and bodies. May our lives be a living testimony to Your transforming love.

In the holy and authoritative name of Jesus, the Son of Man, we pray, Amen.

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  1. DROVE OUT MANY DEMONS / MARK 1:34
  2. EVIL SPIRITS OBEY HIM /MARK 1:27
  3. SYNAGOGUE / MARK 1:21
  4. COME FOLLOW ME / MARK 1:17
  5. KINGDOM OF GOD / MARK 1:15
  6. THE GOOD NEWS / MARK 1:14
  7. TEMPTED BY SATAN / MARK 1:13
  8. MY SON, WHOM I LOVE / MARK 1:11
  9. THE SPIRIT DESCENDING ON HIM / MARK 1:10
  10. JESUS WAS BAPTIZED / MARK 1:9
  11. BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MARK 1:8
  12. THE WHOLE JUDEAN COUNTRYSIDE / MARK1:5
  13. BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE / MARK 1:4
  14. THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL / MARK 1:1-3
  15. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HIM / PSALMS 37:7

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Psalms 37:7

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

The Hardest Holy Work: Waiting Patiently When the Wicked Prosper

It is one of the most frustrating experiences in the Christian life. You strive to live honestly, love deeply, and follow God’s commands. Yet, you look around and see people who cheat, lie, and compromise their morals climbing the ladder of success. They prosper in their careers, enjoy luxury, and seem entirely immune to the consequences of their actions.

When the gap between your struggle and their success widens, resentment can easily take root. You might wonder, Does living a godly life even matter?

Scripture does not ignore this painful tension. In fact, Psalms 37 was written specifically for moments like this. It gives us a clear, countercultural roadmap for how the righteous should react when the ungodly flourish. At the heart of this blueprint is a difficult, beautiful command found in Psalms 37:7: “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.”

Shifting Our Gaze from the Wicked to the Witness

When we see injustice, our natural human response is to fret. We worry, we grow angry, and we become envious of the wicked (Proverbs 3:31; 24:1). Psalms 37:1 warns us immediately against this: “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.”

Why? Because envying the wicked ties our emotional and spiritual stability to their temporary circumstances. Jeremiah wrestled with this exact question, asking God why the way of the wicked prospers (Jeremiah 12:1). The answer woven throughout Scripture is a matter of perspective. Their success is a fleeting vapor.

Instead of watching the wicked, we are called to hold tightly to our faith in God. We must trust Him to defend our reputations and bring about ultimate justice in His perfect timing.

The Power to Wait is Not Your Own

Let’s be honest: waiting patiently during suffering or mistreatment feels impossible. On our own, it is. Human willpower can only tolerate injustice for so long before turning into bitterness or retaliation.

True patience—the kind that allows you to rest while your enemies seem to win—is a supernatural gift. It requires the help of the Holy Spirit. Long-suffering and patience are foundational pieces of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22).

When we walk by the Spirit, we receive a divine strength that enables us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling, with all humility, gentleness, and patience (Ephesians 4:1-2). God strengthens us with all power according to His glorious might, giving us great endurance and patience (Colossians 1:11-12). You do not have to muster up the strength to wait on your own; you only need to surrender to the Spirit inside you.

Secure in the Final Verdict

If we quiet our hearts and listen, the Holy Spirit will reassure us of an eternal truth: God is a righteous judge.

He assures us that there is a reward for those who follow Him and a final reckoning for those who defy Him. Romans 8:28 promises that God is actively working all things together for the good of those who love Him. Sometimes, the trouble we endure is even used by God as loving discipline to mature our faith and yield the peaceable fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:5-11).

The prosperity of the immoral is temporary, but the inheritance of the righteous is secure, eternal, and shielded by God Himself. Keep your eyes on the finish line. Keep your heart anchored in His character. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.

A Closing Prayer for Patience and Trust

Heavenly Father,

It is hard to watch the world reward deceit and immorality while those who love You face trials and hardship. Forgive me for the times I have allowed envy, frustration, or worry to take root in my heart. Forgive me for doubting Your timing.

Holy Spirit, I need Your help today. I cannot cultivate true patience on my own. Flood my heart with Your peace and strengthen me with Your power so that I can endure these seasons of waiting. Help me to take my eyes off the temporary success of the world and fix them entirely on Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith.

I choose to rest in You today. I trust that You see my struggles, that You care for my reputation, and that Your justice is perfect. Remind my soul of the eternal reward that awaits those who endure. I commit my way to You, and I will wait patiently for You to move.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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  1. MAKE YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SHINE LIKE THE DAWN / PSALMS 37:6
  2. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD / PSALMS 37:4
  3. DO NOT FRET / PSALMS 37:1-40
  4. DOES NOT REJECT WHAT IS WRONG / PSALMS 36:4
  5. DISGRACED AND PUT TO SHAME / PSALMS 35:4
  6. FIGHT AGAINST THOSE WHO FIGHT AGAINST ME / PSALMS 35:1-28
  7. HAVE MANY TROUBLES / PSALMS 34:19
  8. THOSE WHO FEAR HIM LACK NOTHING / PSALMS 34:9
  9. ANGEL OF THE LORD ENCAMPS / PSALMS 34:7
  10. I WILL EXTOL THE LORD / PSALMS 34:1-22
  11. ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM / PSALMS 33:18-19
  12. THE WORD … THE BREATH / PSALMS 33:6
  13. I WILL INSTRUCT YOU / PSALMS 32:8
  14. I ACKNOWLEDGED MY SIN / PSALMS 32:5
  15. WHEN I KEPT SILENT MY BONES WASTED AWAY / PSALMS 32:3-4
  16. DOES NOT COUNT AGAINST HIM / PSALMS 32:2
  17. BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSIONS ARE FORGIVEN / PSALMS 32:1
  18. MASKIL / PSALMS 32
  19. INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT / PSALMS 31:5
  20. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 31:1-24
  21. FELT SECURE / PSALMS 30:6
  22. IF YOU REMAIN SILENT / PSALMS 28:1-9
  23. I AM STILL CONFIDENT / PSALMS 27:13
  24. ONE THING I ASK / PSALMS 27:4
  25. I LOVE THE HOUSE WHERE YOU LIVE / PSALMS 26:8
  26. FEAR HIM / PSALMS 25:14
  27. HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM / PSALMS 25:12
  28. FORGIVE MY INIQUITY / PSALMS 25:11
  29. SHOW ME YOUR WAYS / PSALMS 25:4
  30. KING OF GLORY / PSALMS 24:7-10
  31. HE WILL RECEIVE BLESSING / PSALMS 24:5
  32. CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART / PSALMS 24:4
  33. GOODNESS AND LOVE / PSALMS 23:6
  34. PREPARE A TABLE / PSALMS 23:5
  35. YOU ARE WITH ME / PSALMS 23:4
  36. HE RESTORES MY SOUL / PSALMS 23:3
  37. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN / PSALMS 23:2
  38. MY SHEPHERD – I SHALL NOT BE IN WANT / PSALMS 23:1
  39. THE LORD / PSALMS 23:1-6
  40. FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD / PSALMS 22:30-31
  41. TO MY BROTHERS / PSALMS 22:22
  42. DIVIDE MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM / PSALMS 22:18
  43. PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET / PSALMS 22:16
  44. THERE IS NO ONE TO HELP / PSALMS 22:11-17
  45. HE TRUSTS IN THE LORD / PSALMS 22:8
  46. SHAKING THEIR HEADS / PALMS 22:7
  47. I CRY OUT … YOU DO NOT ANSWER / PSALMS 22:2
  48. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? / PSALMS 22:1
  49. MY GOD / PSALMS 22:1-31
  50. ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN DISTRESS / PSALMS 20:1 – 21:13
  51. MOUTH … HEART BE PLEASING IN YOUR SIGHT – O LORD MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER / PSALMS 19:14
  52. FORGIVE MY HIDDEN FAULTS / PSALMS 19:12
  53. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT / PSALMS 19:7-11
  54. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT REVIVING THE SOUL / PSALMS 19:7
  55. THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD / PSALMS 19:1
  56. MY ROCK MY FORTRESS AND MY DELIVERER / PSALMS 18:2
  57. I LOVE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 18:1-50
  58. THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE / PSALMS 17:8-9
  59. HEAR O LORD / PSALMS 17:1
  60. NOT ABANDON ME TO THE GRAVE / PSALMS 16:9-10
  61. SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE ME / PSALMS 16:8
  62. ASSIGNED ME MY PORTION AND MY CUP / PSALMS 16:5
  63. APART FROM YOU I HAVE NO GOOD THING / PSALMS 16:2
  64. WHO KEEPS HIS OATH EVEN WHEN IT HURTS / PSALMS 15:4
  65. WHO MAY DWELL IN YOUR SANCTURARY? PSALMS 15:1
  66. THE FOOL / PSALMS 14:1-7
  67. MY HEART REJOICES IN YOUR SALVATION / PSALMS 13:5
  68. WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? / PSALMS 13:1
  69. HELP LORD / PSALMS 12:1-8
  70. THOSE WHO LOVE VIOLENCE HIS SOUL HATES / PSALMS 11:5
  71. IN THE LORD I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 11:1-7
  72. FROM AMBUSH HE MURDERS THE INNOCENT / PSALMS 10:8-10
  73. IN HIS ARROGANCE THE WICKED MAN HUNTS / PSALMS 10:2
  74. DO YOU STAND FAR OFF? / PSALMS 10:1-18
  75. THE NEEDY WILL NOT ALWAYS BE FORGOTTEN / PSALMS 9:18
  76. JUDGE THE WORLD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS / PSALMS 9:8
  77. DESTROYED THE WICKED / PSALMS 9:5
  78. I WILL PRAISE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 9:1-2
  79. WITH GLORY AND HONOR / PSALMS 8:5
  80. THE SON OF MAN / PSALMS 8:3-6
  81. WHO SAVES THE UPRIGHT IN HEART / PSALMS 7:10
  82. I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 7:1
  83. DELIVER ME FROM ALL WHO PURSUE ME / PSALMS 7:1-17
  84. I AM WORN OUT FROM GROANING / PSALMS 6:6
  85. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 6:4
  86. HEAL ME / PSALMS 6:2
  87. DO NOT REBUKE ME IN YOUR ANGER / PSALMS 6:1-10
  88. BANISH THEM / PSLAMS 5:10
  89. YOU HATE ALL WHO DO WRONG / PSALMS 5:5-6
  90. YOU HEAR MY VOICE / PSALMS 5:3
  91. WILL HEAR WHEN I CALL TO HIM / PSALMS 4:3
  92. ANSWER ME / PSALMS 4:1-8
  93. I LIE DOWN AND SLEEP / PSALMS 3:5
  94. YOU ARE A SHIELD … YOU BESTOW GLORY / PSALMS 3:3
  95. SELAH / PALMS 3:2
  96. HOW MANY ARE MY FOES! / PSALMS 3:1-8
  97. THE NATIONS YOUR INHERITANCE / PSALMS 2:8
  98. MY SON TODAY I HAVE BECOME YOUR FATHER / PSALMS 2:7
  99. HIS ANOINTED ONE / PSALMS 2:2
  100. WHY DO THE NATIONS CONSPIRE / PSALMS 2:1-12
  101. THE WICKED / PSALMS 1:4-6
  102. STREAMS OF WATER / PSALMS 1:3
  103. HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW / PSALMS 1:2
  104. BLESSED IS THE MAN / PSALMS 1:1
  105. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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MAKE YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS SHINE LIKE THE DAWN / PSALMS 37:6

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Psalms 37:6

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Make Your Righteousness Shine Like the Dawn: Trusting God’s Vindication

In a world that often rewards cutting corners, compromising values, and shouting the loudest, trying to live a quiet, faithful, and righteous life can feel exhausting. You look around, and it seems like the wicked are prospering while your honest efforts go unnoticed. If your heart is grieved by the brokenness and sin you see every single day, Psalms 37 was written specifically for you.

David pens a beautiful, comforting promise in Psalms 37:6: “He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”

When you choose a right relationship with God, your faithfulness is never in vain. Even when you feel hidden, misunderstood, or falsely accused, God is actively working behind the scenes. He promises that your integrity will eventually be brought into the light, as clear and undeniable as the rising sun.

The Divine Promises for the Faithful

Psalms 37 is a treasure chest of assurances for those who choose to align their hearts with God. When we commit our way to Him, we are anchored by these powerful promises:

  • Answers to Prayer: When we delight ourselves in the Lord and commit our way to Him, He aligns our desires with His will and answers our hearts’ cries (Psalms 37:4-5).
  • God’s Defense: We do not need to fight dirty or avenge ourselves. God Himself defends our righteous standards and vindicates us (Psalms 37:6).
  • A Heavenly Inheritance: The prosperity of the wicked is temporary, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land and enjoy peace forever (Psalms 37:9, 11, 34).
  • Sustaining Help: When times are tough or famine strikes, the Lord holds our hand. He ensures the blameless are sustained and will not be disgraced in days of adversity (Psalms 37:17-19, 39).
  • Guidance and Protection: Our steps are made firm by the Lord. He delights in our details, protects us from total ruin when we stumble, and promises never to forsake His faithful ones (Psalms 37:23-25, 28).
  • Ultimate Salvation: The Lord is the refuge for the righteous. He saves them, delivers them from the wicked, and provides a stronghold in times of trouble (Psalms 37:39).

You do not need to fret or lose peace over the injustice around you. Keep doing good. Keep trusting. Keep choosing the narrow path. Your dawn is coming, and the Light of the World will make your righteousness shine.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today acknowledging that the world around us is often broken, unjust, and grieving to our souls. Lord, when we are tempted to fret because of evil doers, or when we feel like our faithfulness is going unnoticed, anchor our hearts in Your truth.

Thank You for the promise of Psalm 37:6. We ask that You would take our lives, our choices, and our integrity, and make our righteousness shine like the dawn. Vindicate us in Your perfect timing, and let Your light reflect through our actions.

We delight ourselves in You today. We commit our ways, our worries, and our futures into Your hands, trusting that You hear our prayers, sustain us in times of trouble, and guide our every step. Thank You for being our stronghold and our ultimate salvation.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

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Bible Study Tools I Use

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD / PSALMS 37:4
  2. DO NOT FRET / PSALMS 37:1-40
  3. DOES NOT REJECT WHAT IS WRONG / PSALMS 36:4
  4. DISGRACED AND PUT TO SHAME / PSALMS 35:4
  5. FIGHT AGAINST THOSE WHO FIGHT AGAINST ME / PSALMS 35:1-28
  6. HAVE MANY TROUBLES / PSALMS 34:19
  7. THOSE WHO FEAR HIM LACK NOTHING / PSALMS 34:9
  8. ANGEL OF THE LORD ENCAMPS / PSALMS 34:7
  9. I WILL EXTOL THE LORD / PSALMS 34:1-22
  10. ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM / PSALMS 33:18-19
  11. THE WORD … THE BREATH / PSALMS 33:6
  12. I WILL INSTRUCT YOU / PSALMS 32:8
  13. I ACKNOWLEDGED MY SIN / PSALMS 32:5
  14. WHEN I KEPT SILENT MY BONES WASTED AWAY / PSALMS 32:3-4
  15. DOES NOT COUNT AGAINST HIM / PSALMS 32:2
  16. BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSIONS ARE FORGIVEN / PSALMS 32:1
  17. MASKIL / PSALMS 32
  18. INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT / PSALMS 31:5
  19. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 31:1-24
  20. FELT SECURE / PSALMS 30:6
  21. IF YOU REMAIN SILENT / PSALMS 28:1-9
  22. I AM STILL CONFIDENT / PSALMS 27:13
  23. ONE THING I ASK / PSALMS 27:4
  24. I LOVE THE HOUSE WHERE YOU LIVE / PSALMS 26:8
  25. FEAR HIM / PSALMS 25:14
  26. HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM / PSALMS 25:12
  27. FORGIVE MY INIQUITY / PSALMS 25:11
  28. SHOW ME YOUR WAYS / PSALMS 25:4
  29. KING OF GLORY / PSALMS 24:7-10
  30. HE WILL RECEIVE BLESSING / PSALMS 24:5
  31. CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART / PSALMS 24:4
  32. GOODNESS AND LOVE / PSALMS 23:6
  33. PREPARE A TABLE / PSALMS 23:5
  34. YOU ARE WITH ME / PSALMS 23:4
  35. HE RESTORES MY SOUL / PSALMS 23:3
  36. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN / PSALMS 23:2
  37. MY SHEPHERD – I SHALL NOT BE IN WANT / PSALMS 23:1
  38. THE LORD / PSALMS 23:1-6
  39. FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD / PSALMS 22:30-31
  40. TO MY BROTHERS / PSALMS 22:22
  41. DIVIDE MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM / PSALMS 22:18
  42. PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET / PSALMS 22:16
  43. THERE IS NO ONE TO HELP / PSALMS 22:11-17
  44. HE TRUSTS IN THE LORD / PSALMS 22:8
  45. SHAKING THEIR HEADS / PALMS 22:7
  46. I CRY OUT … YOU DO NOT ANSWER / PSALMS 22:2
  47. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? / PSALMS 22:1
  48. MY GOD / PSALMS 22:1-31
  49. ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN DISTRESS / PSALMS 20:1 – 21:13
  50. MOUTH … HEART BE PLEASING IN YOUR SIGHT – O LORD MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER / PSALMS 19:14
  51. FORGIVE MY HIDDEN FAULTS / PSALMS 19:12
  52. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT / PSALMS 19:7-11
  53. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT REVIVING THE SOUL / PSALMS 19:7
  54. THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD / PSALMS 19:1
  55. MY ROCK MY FORTRESS AND MY DELIVERER / PSALMS 18:2
  56. I LOVE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 18:1-50
  57. THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE / PSALMS 17:8-9
  58. HEAR O LORD / PSALMS 17:1
  59. NOT ABANDON ME TO THE GRAVE / PSALMS 16:9-10
  60. SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE ME / PSALMS 16:8
  61. ASSIGNED ME MY PORTION AND MY CUP / PSALMS 16:5
  62. APART FROM YOU I HAVE NO GOOD THING / PSALMS 16:2
  63. WHO KEEPS HIS OATH EVEN WHEN IT HURTS / PSALMS 15:4
  64. WHO MAY DWELL IN YOUR SANCTURARY? PSALMS 15:1
  65. THE FOOL / PSALMS 14:1-7
  66. MY HEART REJOICES IN YOUR SALVATION / PSALMS 13:5
  67. WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? / PSALMS 13:1
  68. HELP LORD / PSALMS 12:1-8
  69. THOSE WHO LOVE VIOLENCE HIS SOUL HATES / PSALMS 11:5
  70. IN THE LORD I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 11:1-7
  71. FROM AMBUSH HE MURDERS THE INNOCENT / PSALMS 10:8-10
  72. IN HIS ARROGANCE THE WICKED MAN HUNTS / PSALMS 10:2
  73. DO YOU STAND FAR OFF? / PSALMS 10:1-18
  74. THE NEEDY WILL NOT ALWAYS BE FORGOTTEN / PSALMS 9:18
  75. JUDGE THE WORLD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS / PSALMS 9:8
  76. DESTROYED THE WICKED / PSALMS 9:5
  77. I WILL PRAISE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 9:1-2
  78. WITH GLORY AND HONOR / PSALMS 8:5
  79. THE SON OF MAN / PSALMS 8:3-6
  80. WHO SAVES THE UPRIGHT IN HEART / PSALMS 7:10
  81. I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 7:1
  82. DELIVER ME FROM ALL WHO PURSUE ME / PSALMS 7:1-17
  83. I AM WORN OUT FROM GROANING / PSALMS 6:6
  84. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 6:4
  85. HEAL ME / PSALMS 6:2
  86. DO NOT REBUKE ME IN YOUR ANGER / PSALMS 6:1-10
  87. BANISH THEM / PSLAMS 5:10
  88. YOU HATE ALL WHO DO WRONG / PSALMS 5:5-6
  89. YOU HEAR MY VOICE / PSALMS 5:3
  90. WILL HEAR WHEN I CALL TO HIM / PSALMS 4:3
  91. ANSWER ME / PSALMS 4:1-8
  92. I LIE DOWN AND SLEEP / PSALMS 3:5
  93. YOU ARE A SHIELD … YOU BESTOW GLORY / PSALMS 3:3
  94. SELAH / PALMS 3:2
  95. HOW MANY ARE MY FOES! / PSALMS 3:1-8
  96. THE NATIONS YOUR INHERITANCE / PSALMS 2:8
  97. MY SON TODAY I HAVE BECOME YOUR FATHER / PSALMS 2:7
  98. HIS ANOINTED ONE / PSALMS 2:2
  99. WHY DO THE NATIONS CONSPIRE / PSALMS 2:1-12
  100. THE WICKED / PSALMS 1:4-6
  101. STREAMS OF WATER / PSALMS 1:3
  102. HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW / PSALMS 1:2
  103. BLESSED IS THE MAN / PSALMS 1:1
  104. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD / PSALMS 37:4

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Psalms 37:4

Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

The Secret to True Satisfaction: What It Means to Delight Yourself in the Lord

We live in a world that constantly tells us to chase after our desires. We are told that happiness is found in the next purchase, the next promotion, or the next life milestone. Yet, so many of us achieve these milestones only to find ourselves feeling empty.

If you are tired of chasing things that do not fulfill you, there is a beautiful, life-changing alternative found in the scriptures:

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalms 37:4

At first glance, it is easy to misinterpret this verse as a spiritual blank check. We might think, “If I go to church and pray, God will give me the exact house, career, or bank account I want.” But the true meaning of Psalms 37:4 is much deeper, more intimate, and infinitely more rewarding.

What Does It Mean to Delight in the Lord?

To delight in the Lord means to find your greatest joy and satisfaction in your personal relationship with God. It means He is not just your provider, but your ultimate prize.

When you make God your highest pursuit, your life begins to change from the inside out:

  • You experience His presence. Those who delight in the Lord enjoy a deep sense of nearness to God. He ceases to be a distant concept and becomes a close, comforting friend.
  • You love His truth. You take great pleasure in living by the truth of God’s Word. Scriptural truths are no longer viewed as restrictive rules, but as life-giving boundaries (Job 22:26; 27:10; Isaiah 58:14).
  • Your worldview shifts. Your perspective changes from “What can I get from God?” to “How can I know God more?”

How God Shapes and Answers Our Desires

When we delight in God, a beautiful spiritual exchange takes place. People who truly delight in Him naturally begin to want what God wants.

1. Alignment of Hearts

God promises to answer the deepest cries of our hearts if our desires are in line with His desires and purposes. As Jesus tells us in John 15:7, “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Remaining in Him reshapes our requests.

2. Divine Transformation

When we choose to find our greatest satisfaction in His purposes for us, God Himself places the right kinds of desires within our hearts. Then, He faithfully fulfills them. As it is written in Philippians 2:13, “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

Ultimately, when you look to God for your fulfillment, you will never be disappointed. He transforms your heart so that your deepest desire becomes Him—and that is a desire He always fulfills.

A Closing Prayer for a Transformed Heart

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the beautiful invitation to find my ultimate rest, joy, and satisfaction in You. Forgive me for the times I have chased the things of this world to fill spaces in my heart that only You can occupy. Teach me what it truly means to delight myself in Your presence.

I ask that You draw me closer to You today. Help me to find deep pleasure in reading and living out the truth of Your Word. Let me experience the sweetness of Your nearness in my daily life.

Lord, take my heart and align it completely with Yours. Uproot any selfish or worldly ambitions, and plant Your holy desires within me instead. May the things that break Your heart break mine, and may the things that bring You joy bring me joy. I trust that as You transform my desires to match Your perfect purposes, You will faithfully fulfill them for Your glory.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Bible Study Tools I Use

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. DO NOT FRET / PSALMS 37:1-40
  2. DOES NOT REJECT WHAT IS WRONG / PSALMS 36:4
  3. DISGRACED AND PUT TO SHAME / PSALMS 35:4
  4. FIGHT AGAINST THOSE WHO FIGHT AGAINST ME / PSALMS 35:1-28
  5. HAVE MANY TROUBLES / PSALMS 34:19
  6. THOSE WHO FEAR HIM LACK NOTHING / PSALMS 34:9
  7. ANGEL OF THE LORD ENCAMPS / PSALMS 34:7
  8. I WILL EXTOL THE LORD / PSALMS 34:1-22
  9. ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM / PSALMS 33:18-19
  10. THE WORD … THE BREATH / PSALMS 33:6
  11. I WILL INSTRUCT YOU / PSALMS 32:8
  12. I ACKNOWLEDGED MY SIN / PSALMS 32:5
  13. WHEN I KEPT SILENT MY BONES WASTED AWAY / PSALMS 32:3-4
  14. DOES NOT COUNT AGAINST HIM / PSALMS 32:2
  15. BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSIONS ARE FORGIVEN / PSALMS 32:1
  16. MASKIL / PSALMS 32
  17. INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT / PSALMS 31:5
  18. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 31:1-24
  19. FELT SECURE / PSALMS 30:6
  20. IF YOU REMAIN SILENT / PSALMS 28:1-9
  21. I AM STILL CONFIDENT / PSALMS 27:13
  22. ONE THING I ASK / PSALMS 27:4
  23. I LOVE THE HOUSE WHERE YOU LIVE / PSALMS 26:8
  24. FEAR HIM / PSALMS 25:14
  25. HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM / PSALMS 25:12
  26. FORGIVE MY INIQUITY / PSALMS 25:11
  27. SHOW ME YOUR WAYS / PSALMS 25:4
  28. KING OF GLORY / PSALMS 24:7-10
  29. HE WILL RECEIVE BLESSING / PSALMS 24:5
  30. CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART / PSALMS 24:4
  31. GOODNESS AND LOVE / PSALMS 23:6
  32. PREPARE A TABLE / PSALMS 23:5
  33. YOU ARE WITH ME / PSALMS 23:4
  34. HE RESTORES MY SOUL / PSALMS 23:3
  35. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN / PSALMS 23:2
  36. MY SHEPHERD – I SHALL NOT BE IN WANT / PSALMS 23:1
  37. THE LORD / PSALMS 23:1-6
  38. FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD / PSALMS 22:30-31
  39. TO MY BROTHERS / PSALMS 22:22
  40. DIVIDE MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM / PSALMS 22:18
  41. PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET / PSALMS 22:16
  42. THERE IS NO ONE TO HELP / PSALMS 22:11-17
  43. HE TRUSTS IN THE LORD / PSALMS 22:8
  44. SHAKING THEIR HEADS / PALMS 22:7
  45. I CRY OUT … YOU DO NOT ANSWER / PSALMS 22:2
  46. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? / PSALMS 22:1
  47. MY GOD / PSALMS 22:1-31
  48. ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN DISTRESS / PSALMS 20:1 – 21:13
  49. MOUTH … HEART BE PLEASING IN YOUR SIGHT – O LORD MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER / PSALMS 19:14
  50. FORGIVE MY HIDDEN FAULTS / PSALMS 19:12
  51. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT / PSALMS 19:7-11
  52. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT REVIVING THE SOUL / PSALMS 19:7
  53. THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD / PSALMS 19:1
  54. MY ROCK MY FORTRESS AND MY DELIVERER / PSALMS 18:2
  55. I LOVE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 18:1-50
  56. THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE / PSALMS 17:8-9
  57. HEAR O LORD / PSALMS 17:1
  58. NOT ABANDON ME TO THE GRAVE / PSALMS 16:9-10
  59. SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE ME / PSALMS 16:8
  60. ASSIGNED ME MY PORTION AND MY CUP / PSALMS 16:5
  61. APART FROM YOU I HAVE NO GOOD THING / PSALMS 16:2
  62. WHO KEEPS HIS OATH EVEN WHEN IT HURTS / PSALMS 15:4
  63. WHO MAY DWELL IN YOUR SANCTURARY? PSALMS 15:1
  64. THE FOOL / PSALMS 14:1-7
  65. MY HEART REJOICES IN YOUR SALVATION / PSALMS 13:5
  66. WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? / PSALMS 13:1
  67. HELP LORD / PSALMS 12:1-8
  68. THOSE WHO LOVE VIOLENCE HIS SOUL HATES / PSALMS 11:5
  69. IN THE LORD I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 11:1-7
  70. FROM AMBUSH HE MURDERS THE INNOCENT / PSALMS 10:8-10
  71. IN HIS ARROGANCE THE WICKED MAN HUNTS / PSALMS 10:2
  72. DO YOU STAND FAR OFF? / PSALMS 10:1-18
  73. THE NEEDY WILL NOT ALWAYS BE FORGOTTEN / PSALMS 9:18
  74. JUDGE THE WORLD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS / PSALMS 9:8
  75. DESTROYED THE WICKED / PSALMS 9:5
  76. I WILL PRAISE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 9:1-2
  77. WITH GLORY AND HONOR / PSALMS 8:5
  78. THE SON OF MAN / PSALMS 8:3-6
  79. WHO SAVES THE UPRIGHT IN HEART / PSALMS 7:10
  80. I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 7:1
  81. DELIVER ME FROM ALL WHO PURSUE ME / PSALMS 7:1-17
  82. I AM WORN OUT FROM GROANING / PSALMS 6:6
  83. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 6:4
  84. HEAL ME / PSALMS 6:2
  85. DO NOT REBUKE ME IN YOUR ANGER / PSALMS 6:1-10
  86. BANISH THEM / PSLAMS 5:10
  87. YOU HATE ALL WHO DO WRONG / PSALMS 5:5-6
  88. YOU HEAR MY VOICE / PSALMS 5:3
  89. WILL HEAR WHEN I CALL TO HIM / PSALMS 4:3
  90. ANSWER ME / PSALMS 4:1-8
  91. I LIE DOWN AND SLEEP / PSALMS 3:5
  92. YOU ARE A SHIELD … YOU BESTOW GLORY / PSALMS 3:3
  93. SELAH / PALMS 3:2
  94. HOW MANY ARE MY FOES! / PSALMS 3:1-8
  95. THE NATIONS YOUR INHERITANCE / PSALMS 2:8
  96. MY SON TODAY I HAVE BECOME YOUR FATHER / PSALMS 2:7
  97. HIS ANOINTED ONE / PSALMS 2:2
  98. WHY DO THE NATIONS CONSPIRE / PSALMS 2:1-12
  99. THE WICKED / PSALMS 1:4-6
  100. STREAMS OF WATER / PSALMS 1:3
  101. HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW / PSALMS 1:2
  102. BLESSED IS THE MAN / PSALMS 1:1
  103. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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DO NOT FRET / PSALMS 37:1-40

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(KJV) Psalms 37:1-40

Do Not Fret: Finding Peace When the Wicked Prosper

It is one of the hardest pills to swallow in the human experience: watching people who cut corners, exploit others, and reject God climb the ladders of success while you struggle to do the right thing. It is easy for bitterness to creep in. Your heart might cry out, “Why do I even bother trying to live a godly life?”

If you have ever felt this way, Psalms 37 was written specifically for you.

While many psalms are direct prayers to God, Psalms 37 functions differently. It is a collection of wisdom, a series of divine instructions designed to realign our perspective when the world feels deeply unfair. It addresses a timeless tension: the temporary success of the wicked versus the frequent hardships of the godly.

The Illusion of Wicked Success

Psalms 37 begins with a clear, sharp command: “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.”

The Hebrew word for “fret” literally means to burn or kindle, to get heated up. God is telling us not to let our emotions boil over when we see injustice. Why? Because their success is an illusion. The text reminds us that the wicked will soon wither like grass and die away like green plants.

The prosperity of those who reject God is limited to their time on earth. It has an expiration date. They may gain the world, but they lose everything in the end.

The Strategy for Godly Peace

Instead of wasting our energy watching the wicked, Psalms 37 gives us a powerful alternative strategy for our daily lives.

  • Trust in the Lord: Shift your focus from your circumstances to His character.
  • Do good: Do not let the corruption around you change your behavior.
  • Delight yourself in the Lord: Find your ultimate joy and satisfaction in Him, and He will align your heart’s desires with His own.
  • Commit your way to Him: Roll your burdens onto His shoulders and trust Him to act.
  • Be still and wait patiently: Stop rushing, stop panicking, and allow God to move on His timetable.

A Better Inheritance

The ultimate message of Psalms 37 is one of ultimate vindication. Those who do right and remain loyal to God are never abandoned. God promises His presence, help, and guidance right now on earth.

But the promise goes much deeper. Five separate times in this psalm, God promises that the righteous will “inherit the land” (Psalms 37:3, 11, 27, 29, 34). While the original audience understood this as the Promised Land of Israel, the New Testament expands this vision for the Christian.

Our ultimate inheritance is not a temporary piece of earthly real estate. As Revelation 21:1 reveals, our inheritance is “a new heaven and a new earth.” The wicked will lose everything they gained on earth, but those who trust in God will inherit eternal salvation, an everlasting reward, and a perfect world completely free from injustice.

So, take a deep breath. Stop looking at what others are doing, and fix your eyes on the One who holds your future.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Sometimes our hearts get heavy and our minds get restless when we look around at the injustice in this world. It is easy to fret when we see the wicked prospering and the righteous suffering. Lord, forgive us for the times we have allowed envy or bitterness to take root in our hearts.

Today, we choose to shift our gaze. We choose to trust in You and do good, no matter what happens around us. We commit our ways, our worries, and our futures into Your hands. Teach us how to be truly still before You and wait patiently for Your perfect timing.

Thank You for the beautiful reminder that this world is not all there is. Our hope is not anchored in earthly success, but in the eternal reward of Your presence. Thank You for the promise of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells forever. Keep our feet steady on Your path and fill us with Your supernatural peace today.

In Jesus’ name, we pray Amen

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. DOES NOT REJECT WHAT IS WRONG / PSALMS 36:4
  2. DISGRACED AND PUT TO SHAME / PSALMS 35:4
  3. FIGHT AGAINST THOSE WHO FIGHT AGAINST ME / PSALMS 35:1-28
  4. HAVE MANY TROUBLES / PSALMS 34:19
  5. THOSE WHO FEAR HIM LACK NOTHING / PSALMS 34:9
  6. ANGEL OF THE LORD ENCAMPS / PSALMS 34:7
  7. I WILL EXTOL THE LORD / PSALMS 34:1-22
  8. ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM / PSALMS 33:18-19
  9. THE WORD … THE BREATH / PSALMS 33:6
  10. I WILL INSTRUCT YOU / PSALMS 32:8
  11. I ACKNOWLEDGED MY SIN / PSALMS 32:5
  12. WHEN I KEPT SILENT MY BONES WASTED AWAY / PSALMS 32:3-4
  13. DOES NOT COUNT AGAINST HIM / PSALMS 32:2
  14. BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSIONS ARE FORGIVEN / PSALMS 32:1
  15. MASKIL / PSALMS 32
  16. INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT / PSALMS 31:5
  17. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 31:1-24
  18. FELT SECURE / PSALMS 30:6
  19. IF YOU REMAIN SILENT / PSALMS 28:1-9
  20. I AM STILL CONFIDENT / PSALMS 27:13
  21. ONE THING I ASK / PSALMS 27:4
  22. I LOVE THE HOUSE WHERE YOU LIVE / PSALMS 26:8
  23. FEAR HIM / PSALMS 25:14
  24. HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM / PSALMS 25:12
  25. FORGIVE MY INIQUITY / PSALMS 25:11
  26. SHOW ME YOUR WAYS / PSALMS 25:4
  27. KING OF GLORY / PSALMS 24:7-10
  28. HE WILL RECEIVE BLESSING / PSALMS 24:5
  29. CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART / PSALMS 24:4
  30. GOODNESS AND LOVE / PSALMS 23:6
  31. PREPARE A TABLE / PSALMS 23:5
  32. YOU ARE WITH ME / PSALMS 23:4
  33. HE RESTORES MY SOUL / PSALMS 23:3
  34. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN / PSALMS 23:2
  35. MY SHEPHERD – I SHALL NOT BE IN WANT / PSALMS 23:1
  36. THE LORD / PSALMS 23:1-6
  37. FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD / PSALMS 22:30-31
  38. TO MY BROTHERS / PSALMS 22:22
  39. DIVIDE MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM / PSALMS 22:18
  40. PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET / PSALMS 22:16
  41. THERE IS NO ONE TO HELP / PSALMS 22:11-17
  42. HE TRUSTS IN THE LORD / PSALMS 22:8
  43. SHAKING THEIR HEADS / PALMS 22:7
  44. I CRY OUT … YOU DO NOT ANSWER / PSALMS 22:2
  45. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? / PSALMS 22:1
  46. MY GOD / PSALMS 22:1-31
  47. ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN DISTRESS / PSALMS 20:1 – 21:13
  48. MOUTH … HEART BE PLEASING IN YOUR SIGHT – O LORD MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER / PSALMS 19:14
  49. FORGIVE MY HIDDEN FAULTS / PSALMS 19:12
  50. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT / PSALMS 19:7-11
  51. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT REVIVING THE SOUL / PSALMS 19:7
  52. THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD / PSALMS 19:1
  53. MY ROCK MY FORTRESS AND MY DELIVERER / PSALMS 18:2
  54. I LOVE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 18:1-50
  55. THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE / PSALMS 17:8-9
  56. HEAR O LORD / PSALMS 17:1
  57. NOT ABANDON ME TO THE GRAVE / PSALMS 16:9-10
  58. SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE ME / PSALMS 16:8
  59. ASSIGNED ME MY PORTION AND MY CUP / PSALMS 16:5
  60. APART FROM YOU I HAVE NO GOOD THING / PSALMS 16:2
  61. WHO KEEPS HIS OATH EVEN WHEN IT HURTS / PSALMS 15:4
  62. WHO MAY DWELL IN YOUR SANCTURARY? PSALMS 15:1
  63. THE FOOL / PSALMS 14:1-7
  64. MY HEART REJOICES IN YOUR SALVATION / PSALMS 13:5
  65. WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? / PSALMS 13:1
  66. HELP LORD / PSALMS 12:1-8
  67. THOSE WHO LOVE VIOLENCE HIS SOUL HATES / PSALMS 11:5
  68. IN THE LORD I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 11:1-7
  69. FROM AMBUSH HE MURDERS THE INNOCENT / PSALMS 10:8-10
  70. IN HIS ARROGANCE THE WICKED MAN HUNTS / PSALMS 10:2
  71. DO YOU STAND FAR OFF? / PSALMS 10:1-18
  72. THE NEEDY WILL NOT ALWAYS BE FORGOTTEN / PSALMS 9:18
  73. JUDGE THE WORLD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS / PSALMS 9:8
  74. DESTROYED THE WICKED / PSALMS 9:5
  75. I WILL PRAISE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 9:1-2
  76. WITH GLORY AND HONOR / PSALMS 8:5
  77. THE SON OF MAN / PSALMS 8:3-6
  78. WHO SAVES THE UPRIGHT IN HEART / PSALMS 7:10
  79. I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 7:1
  80. DELIVER ME FROM ALL WHO PURSUE ME / PSALMS 7:1-17
  81. I AM WORN OUT FROM GROANING / PSALMS 6:6
  82. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 6:4
  83. HEAL ME / PSALMS 6:2
  84. DO NOT REBUKE ME IN YOUR ANGER / PSALMS 6:1-10
  85. BANISH THEM / PSLAMS 5:10
  86. YOU HATE ALL WHO DO WRONG / PSALMS 5:5-6
  87. YOU HEAR MY VOICE / PSALMS 5:3
  88. WILL HEAR WHEN I CALL TO HIM / PSALMS 4:3
  89. ANSWER ME / PSALMS 4:1-8
  90. I LIE DOWN AND SLEEP / PSALMS 3:5
  91. YOU ARE A SHIELD … YOU BESTOW GLORY / PSALMS 3:3
  92. SELAH / PALMS 3:2
  93. HOW MANY ARE MY FOES! / PSALMS 3:1-8
  94. THE NATIONS YOUR INHERITANCE / PSALMS 2:8
  95. MY SON TODAY I HAVE BECOME YOUR FATHER / PSALMS 2:7
  96. HIS ANOINTED ONE / PSALMS 2:2
  97. WHY DO THE NATIONS CONSPIRE / PSALMS 2:1-12
  98. THE WICKED / PSALMS 1:4-6
  99. STREAMS OF WATER / PSALMS 1:3
  100. HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW / PSALMS 1:2
  101. BLESSED IS THE MAN / PSALMS 1:1
  102. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

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DOES NOT REJECT WHAT IS WRONG / PSALMS 36:4

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(KJV) Psalms 36:4

He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.

The Danger of Apathy: Why a Holy Life Demands a Rejection of Evil

We live in a culture that increasingly confuses tolerance with love. Society often pressures us to accept, excuse, or even celebrate behaviors that break God’s heart. Psalms 36:4 shines a piercing light on the root of this issue, describing the ungodly person with a chilling phrase: “He plots wickedness while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject what is wrong.”

The ultimate mark of a hardened heart is not just the commission of sin, but the loss of holy conviction. When we lose our ability to be repulsed by evil, we drift away from the heart of God.

God’s Character Consumes Evil

To walk with God means to care about what He cares about—and to hate what He hates. Scriptural truth reminds us that a hatred of sin is not a flaw; it is a primary part of God’s perfect, holy character (Proverbs 6:16; Jeremiah 44:4). God is too pure to look upon evil with indifference (Habakkuk 1:13).

This same standard defines the ministry of Jesus Christ. Psalms 45:6-7 and Hebrews 1:9 declare of the Messiah: “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” If our Savior’s kingship is rooted in a fierce love for what is right and a total rejection of what is wrong, we cannot claim to follow Him while coddling the very sins that nailed Him to the cross.

The Traps of Good Intentions

It is easy to substitute genuine godliness with social goodness. Someone may pity the poor, donate to charity, and perform frequent acts of kindness. These actions are good, but they are incomplete if they sit alongside spiritual compromise.

If we ignore systemic injustice, remain unmoved by immoral behavior, and feel no zeal for personal holiness, we fail to stand with God. Apathy toward sin reveals a heart that is unresponsive to the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:16-24). True faith cannot compromise with darkness. Scripture leaves no room for gray areas: “Let those who love the LORD hate evil” (Psalms 97:10).

Guarding Your Heart

Examine your daily life. Have you grown comfortable with things that God detests? Do the entertainment choices, conversations, and habits in your life reflect a holy rejection of wrong?

Do not let the world numb your conscience. Ask the Holy Spirit to renew your zeal for righteousness, so that your heart beats in total alignment with the holiness of God.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

You are holy, righteous, and pure. Your eyes are too clean to approve of evil, and Your heart grieves over sin. Lord, forgive me for the times I have grown complacent, tolerated wrongdoing, or remained silent in the face of compromise. Do not let my heart become calloused by the culture around me.

Holy Spirit, renew my mind and give me a righteous hatred for what is wrong, paired with a deep, sacrificial love for what is good. Grant me the courage to stand firmly on Your truth, even when it is unpopular. Let my life reflect the holiness of Jesus Christ, walking in step with Your Spirit every single day.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. DISGRACED AND PUT TO SHAME / PSALMS 35:4
  2. FIGHT AGAINST THOSE WHO FIGHT AGAINST ME / PSALMS 35:1-28
  3. HAVE MANY TROUBLES / PSALMS 34:19
  4. THOSE WHO FEAR HIM LACK NOTHING / PSALMS 34:9
  5. ANGEL OF THE LORD ENCAMPS / PSALMS 34:7
  6. I WILL EXTOL THE LORD / PSALMS 34:1-22
  7. ON THOSE WHO FEAR HIM / PSALMS 33:18-19
  8. THE WORD … THE BREATH / PSALMS 33:6
  9. I WILL INSTRUCT YOU / PSALMS 32:8
  10. I ACKNOWLEDGED MY SIN / PSALMS 32:5
  11. WHEN I KEPT SILENT MY BONES WASTED AWAY / PSALMS 32:3-4
  12. DOES NOT COUNT AGAINST HIM / PSALMS 32:2
  13. BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSIONS ARE FORGIVEN / PSALMS 32:1
  14. MASKIL / PSALMS 32
  15. INTO YOUR HANDS I COMMIT MY SPIRIT / PSALMS 31:5
  16. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 31:1-24
  17. FELT SECURE / PSALMS 30:6
  18. IF YOU REMAIN SILENT / PSALMS 28:1-9
  19. I AM STILL CONFIDENT / PSALMS 27:13
  20. ONE THING I ASK / PSALMS 27:4
  21. I LOVE THE HOUSE WHERE YOU LIVE / PSALMS 26:8
  22. FEAR HIM / PSALMS 25:14
  23. HE WILL INSTRUCT HIM / PSALMS 25:12
  24. FORGIVE MY INIQUITY / PSALMS 25:11
  25. SHOW ME YOUR WAYS / PSALMS 25:4
  26. KING OF GLORY / PSALMS 24:7-10
  27. HE WILL RECEIVE BLESSING / PSALMS 24:5
  28. CLEAN HANDS AND A PURE HEART / PSALMS 24:4
  29. GOODNESS AND LOVE / PSALMS 23:6
  30. PREPARE A TABLE / PSALMS 23:5
  31. YOU ARE WITH ME / PSALMS 23:4
  32. HE RESTORES MY SOUL / PSALMS 23:3
  33. HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN / PSALMS 23:2
  34. MY SHEPHERD – I SHALL NOT BE IN WANT / PSALMS 23:1
  35. THE LORD / PSALMS 23:1-6
  36. FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE TOLD ABOUT THE LORD / PSALMS 22:30-31
  37. TO MY BROTHERS / PSALMS 22:22
  38. DIVIDE MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM / PSALMS 22:18
  39. PIERCED MY HANDS AND MY FEET / PSALMS 22:16
  40. THERE IS NO ONE TO HELP / PSALMS 22:11-17
  41. HE TRUSTS IN THE LORD / PSALMS 22:8
  42. SHAKING THEIR HEADS / PALMS 22:7
  43. I CRY OUT … YOU DO NOT ANSWER / PSALMS 22:2
  44. MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? / PSALMS 22:1
  45. MY GOD / PSALMS 22:1-31
  46. ANSWER YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN DISTRESS / PSALMS 20:1 – 21:13
  47. MOUTH … HEART BE PLEASING IN YOUR SIGHT – O LORD MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER / PSALMS 19:14
  48. FORGIVE MY HIDDEN FAULTS / PSALMS 19:12
  49. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT / PSALMS 19:7-11
  50. THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT REVIVING THE SOUL / PSALMS 19:7
  51. THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD / PSALMS 19:1
  52. MY ROCK MY FORTRESS AND MY DELIVERER / PSALMS 18:2
  53. I LOVE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 18:1-50
  54. THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE / PSALMS 17:8-9
  55. HEAR O LORD / PSALMS 17:1
  56. NOT ABANDON ME TO THE GRAVE / PSALMS 16:9-10
  57. SET THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE ME / PSALMS 16:8
  58. ASSIGNED ME MY PORTION AND MY CUP / PSALMS 16:5
  59. APART FROM YOU I HAVE NO GOOD THING / PSALMS 16:2
  60. WHO KEEPS HIS OATH EVEN WHEN IT HURTS / PSALMS 15:4
  61. WHO MAY DWELL IN YOUR SANCTURARY? PSALMS 15:1
  62. THE FOOL / PSALMS 14:1-7
  63. MY HEART REJOICES IN YOUR SALVATION / PSALMS 13:5
  64. WILL YOU FORGET ME FOREVER? / PSALMS 13:1
  65. HELP LORD / PSALMS 12:1-8
  66. THOSE WHO LOVE VIOLENCE HIS SOUL HATES / PSALMS 11:5
  67. IN THE LORD I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 11:1-7
  68. FROM AMBUSH HE MURDERS THE INNOCENT / PSALMS 10:8-10
  69. IN HIS ARROGANCE THE WICKED MAN HUNTS / PSALMS 10:2
  70. DO YOU STAND FAR OFF? / PSALMS 10:1-18
  71. THE NEEDY WILL NOT ALWAYS BE FORGOTTEN / PSALMS 9:18
  72. JUDGE THE WORLD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS / PSALMS 9:8
  73. DESTROYED THE WICKED / PSALMS 9:5
  74. I WILL PRAISE YOU O LORD / PSALMS 9:1-2
  75. WITH GLORY AND HONOR / PSALMS 8:5
  76. THE SON OF MAN / PSALMS 8:3-6
  77. WHO SAVES THE UPRIGHT IN HEART / PSALMS 7:10
  78. I TAKE REFUGE / PSALMS 7:1
  79. DELIVER ME FROM ALL WHO PURSUE ME / PSALMS 7:1-17
  80. I AM WORN OUT FROM GROANING / PSALMS 6:6
  81. DELIVER ME / PSALMS 6:4
  82. HEAL ME / PSALMS 6:2
  83. DO NOT REBUKE ME IN YOUR ANGER / PSALMS 6:1-10
  84. BANISH THEM / PSLAMS 5:10
  85. YOU HATE ALL WHO DO WRONG / PSALMS 5:5-6
  86. YOU HEAR MY VOICE / PSALMS 5:3
  87. WILL HEAR WHEN I CALL TO HIM / PSALMS 4:3
  88. ANSWER ME / PSALMS 4:1-8
  89. I LIE DOWN AND SLEEP / PSALMS 3:5
  90. YOU ARE A SHIELD … YOU BESTOW GLORY / PSALMS 3:3
  91. SELAH / PALMS 3:2
  92. HOW MANY ARE MY FOES! / PSALMS 3:1-8
  93. THE NATIONS YOUR INHERITANCE / PSALMS 2:8
  94. MY SON TODAY I HAVE BECOME YOUR FATHER / PSALMS 2:7
  95. HIS ANOINTED ONE / PSALMS 2:2
  96. WHY DO THE NATIONS CONSPIRE / PSALMS 2:1-12
  97. THE WICKED / PSALMS 1:4-6
  98. STREAMS OF WATER / PSALMS 1:3
  99. HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW / PSALMS 1:2
  100. BLESSED IS THE MAN / PSALMS 1:1
  101. CREWS N AWAY: ANCHORED IN GRACE

Thanks for stopping by the blog today! I love having you here. If this post resonated with you, please drop a comment below and share your thoughts. See you in the next post!

Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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