Trust in the Lord and do good, dwell in the land and enjoy safe
pasture.
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 do this:
Psalms 37:3-5
Psalms 37:3-5
What are the desires of your heart? Are they to live in a more prestigious zip code? Are they to be in a higher tax bracket? Are they to be several dress sizes smaller? Are your desires the will of God? Or are your desires the will of You?
Many find their desires conflicting with those of the Lord. Because of this, we find ourselves frustrated. Until we reevaluate our desires, discontent will rule our hearts. Instead of desiring material possessions or a more prestigious status, we should seek that which brings real goodness to us and to others.
May I share some of my desires? I want my daughters to not only grow healthy, wise and obedient to the Lord, but to also raise their children in the same way. I desire for my girls to marry a man who depends wholly on Christ; a husband who is gentle and patient, yet strong and confident. I hope to grow to an old age with my husband; enjoying our commitment to one another. I desire to live in close proximity to my future grandchildren where I can be a constant influence in their life. I desire more opportunities to do some traveling; not just destinations for touring, but also for serving. I would also love to pursue my hobbies more seriously. These examples are the top desires of my heart.
In the above verse, in order to receive the desires of your heart, you must do a few things. The first one is to trust in the Lord. Easier said than done in many cases. When you put your complete trust in the Creator of all things, "doing good," becomes less daunting.
Let's look at an example. Let's examine the life of a addict, particularly one that is a shopaholic. A shopaholic has an addiction to buying things, even if they are on sale! Over time, this person admits to having a problem. With a depleting bank account and an angry spouse, it is difficult to not see this addiction as a serious issue. The shopaholic desires to give up the compulsion to shop. She/he must do a few things. First, she must trust God and believe that her worth is not in the things that she buys, but in who God has made her to be. She must also trust that God will fill the void that shopping seems to fill. From there, she should refrain from shopping, whether it be online or at the nearest shopping center. This is the "doing good" part in the verse.
Doing good, is not easy. Doing good takes a lot of energy in making the right choice, time and time again. When it gets tough to do what is good, it is time to trust even more. With determination and discipline, the desire to give up compulsive shopping will become a reality. Hence, receiving the desire of heart.
The above verse shares with us many promises. All we must do is, trust, do good, dwell, enjoy, take delight and commit....A small price to pay for a heart's many desires!
Love and Blessings,
Tina
May I share some of my desires? I want my daughters to not only grow healthy, wise and obedient to the Lord, but to also raise their children in the same way. I desire for my girls to marry a man who depends wholly on Christ; a husband who is gentle and patient, yet strong and confident. I hope to grow to an old age with my husband; enjoying our commitment to one another. I desire to live in close proximity to my future grandchildren where I can be a constant influence in their life. I desire more opportunities to do some traveling; not just destinations for touring, but also for serving. I would also love to pursue my hobbies more seriously. These examples are the top desires of my heart.
In the above verse, in order to receive the desires of your heart, you must do a few things. The first one is to trust in the Lord. Easier said than done in many cases. When you put your complete trust in the Creator of all things, "doing good," becomes less daunting.
Let's look at an example. Let's examine the life of a addict, particularly one that is a shopaholic. A shopaholic has an addiction to buying things, even if they are on sale! Over time, this person admits to having a problem. With a depleting bank account and an angry spouse, it is difficult to not see this addiction as a serious issue. The shopaholic desires to give up the compulsion to shop. She/he must do a few things. First, she must trust God and believe that her worth is not in the things that she buys, but in who God has made her to be. She must also trust that God will fill the void that shopping seems to fill. From there, she should refrain from shopping, whether it be online or at the nearest shopping center. This is the "doing good" part in the verse.
Doing good, is not easy. Doing good takes a lot of energy in making the right choice, time and time again. When it gets tough to do what is good, it is time to trust even more. With determination and discipline, the desire to give up compulsive shopping will become a reality. Hence, receiving the desire of heart.
The above verse shares with us many promises. All we must do is, trust, do good, dwell, enjoy, take delight and commit....A small price to pay for a heart's many desires!
Love and Blessings,
Tina
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