October 2nd - Reflection

Psalm 37:1-9 (NRSV)
Commit your way to the Lord

Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,
for they will soon fade like the grass,
and wither like the green herb.

Trust in the Lord, and do good;
so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.
He will make your vindication shine like the light,
and the justice of your cause like the noonday.

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.

Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath.
Do not fret - it leads only to evil.
For the wicked shall be cut off,
but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.

Reflection
I fall trap to a wrong perspective all the time. It's all about perspective... Instead of fretting over other people and other things... Instead of concern about how life occurs or what is fair or not... take your trust and vision off of these and place all your trust and vision on God.

Count the blessings God gives. See and constantly look for God's activity in your life and in this world and give thanks.

Stop for a moment all the worry about bills, money, and people and listen, look, taste, and hear God. Wait patiently for God and put all the other stuff away for now.

It's all about perspective...maintain that focus on the cross and follow Jesus. Thanks be to God!

Prayer
Lord, lead me as your disciple, that I may emulate your teaching and instruction. All my ways focus on you. Pull me back when I stray to be still and wait. --- Amen