Through the Psalms 2024 038: Take the Long View (Through the Psalms) Psalm 37
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Oct 12, 2024 Delve into the wisdom of Psalm 37 and discover its profound messages on dealing with anxiety. Explore the psalm’s unique acrostic structure and its repeated call to remain calm amid life's chaos. Learn why media can fuel unnecessary fret and how a long-term perspective aligns with divine purposes. Don emphasizes the importance of moral accountability and God’s unwavering justice for the righteous. Finally, find reassurance in God's promises of deliverance and faithfulness, providing comfort in uncertain times.
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Refuse Fret And Choose Trust
- Do not let the prosperity of wicked people make you fret, envy, or boil with anger.
- Trust the Lord, delight in Him, commit your way, and wait patiently instead of reacting in resentment.
Take The Long View
- Taking the long view reframes momentary success and stabilizes spiritual life.
- Root your responses in God's purposes and character rather than immediate circumstances.
Limit Anger-Producing Media
- Stop consuming media that intentionally angers and worries you about politics and culture.
- Turn off partisan noise and feed your mind with God's Word to avoid being manipulated into fretful living.
