Day 17 May 10
Read: Psalm 37
Reflection: This psalm begins “Do not fret . . .” Then even adds “because of evildoers . ..” Also many other bits of advice follow – “Trust in the Lord and do good,” “cultivate faithfulness”...
Then verses 4-6 give three special concepts I want to incorporate into my life to live by:
DELIGHT yourself in the Lord . . .
COMMIT your way to the Lord,
TRUST also in Him, (And He will do it).
What a simple and profound way to live! I need the Spirit to help me remember and put it into practice.
Adoration: Even when we have instructions to follow and obey, He sweetens them with precious promises and results.
Confession: I fall down in all three areas, but I want to trust and follow and obey. Like the song, “Trust and Obey.”
Thanksgiving: That His way for us is reachable; we just have to be willing.
Supplication: First I need to delight in Him, and to realize and believe He delights in me.
LORD, You have demonstrated Your undying love by dying - for me! Help me to believe that so I can be about sharing it.
Carmen Edwards
Tillamook First Christian Church