Psalm 37 begins with the words, “Do not fret”.
This implies we have a choice and we can CHOOSE NOT TO FRET. In verses 1, 7 and 8, three times in all, we are told not to fret.
The word fret means, to eat into, to corrode, wear away by rubbing
also to disturb, to vex, to irritate. The first three meanings suggest being severely stressed and the next three being harassed and troubled.
David is the writer of this Psalm and he certainly knew what it was to be under stress, fleeing for his life, continually being hounded by Saul. He wasn’t writing from just head knowledge or theory, his very life was under threat.
In the other verses at the beginning of this Psalm we see a number of wonderful verses pointing to the Lord;
3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteousness
shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
7 Be STILL BEFORE THE LORD and wait
and wait patiently before him.
David had to learn these lessons, that God was with him, in the midst of terrible difficulties. He had to learn to trust God no matter what the circumstances he faced.
Take some time today to tell God that you love Him and trust Him in your situation. Think on the verses David wrote by inspiration of the Spirit.
May you find comfort and encouragement today as these words fill your soul.