The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 7:2 (HCSB)
Keep my commands and live; protect my teachings as the pupil of your eye.
Proverbs 6:23 (HCSB)
For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 37:8-9 (HCSB)
8 Refrain from anger and give up {your} rage; do not be agitated—it can only bring harm. 9 For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who put their hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
Psalm 37:11 (HCSB)
But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Ephesians 4:26-27 (HCSB)
26 Be angry and do not sin. Don't let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don't give the Devil an opportunity.
My observation:
The choice word from today's portion of Psalm 37 is peace. When you put your focus on your problems and other people you get angry and agitated, and that is not helpful. It only hurts you and others.
Many people think that the only options to dealing with problems are fight or flight. However, for the child of God, there is a superior option. Instead of focusing on the problem or the difficulty people in our life, why not try God's way. You ask, "What is God's way?" I'm glad you asked. This is what God says.
Psalm 37:11 (HCSB)
But the humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
Matthew 5:5 (HCSB)
The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.
The way to peace of mind is to be humble and gentle, and to trust in the Lord with your whole heart. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Keep your mind in the Word of God. Keep your feet on the pathway of Jesus. Hide the Word in your heart, and apply the Word to your life. Learn to focus on God. He is bigger than all of your problems.
Psalm 119:165 (HCSB)
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
My prayer:
Father God, my dear Father, I pray for the discipline in my life that will enable me to choose the pathway that leads to peace. Father God, help me by your power, to forsake anger, rage, and agitation because they only lead to harm. Father, help me to be gentle and gracious in all my relationships.
Ephesians 4:31-32 (HCSB)
31 All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. 32 And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.
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