To be completely honest, there are some verses in the Bible that I'm not really sure why they are there. I mean, I know it's because God ordained men to write it and He has a purpose for each and every one, but there are some that are hard to comprehend or just don't seem to offer much worthwhile advice. This verse is not one of those. It's short, simple, relevant, and to the point.
"Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness." - Psalm 37:3
1. Trust in the Lord. Trusting God's lead doesn't mean feeling comfortable or even confident every step of the way. It means knowing that if you follow Him, His will will be done. As humans, we prefer walking by sight and not by faith, but sometimes God commands us to trust, follow, and obey.
2. Do good. Where do we start here? Be kind, be generous, love, give, help, care, so many verbs we can list. Do good by your family, your friends, your enemies, so many people to go good to and for. Keep doing good and eventually you will achieve greatness.
3. Dwell in the land. I know that I'm a "homer." I've lived in Union County my whole life and have little desire to ever live elsewhere (the lake isn't in the budget yet). I strongly believe in living, worshipping, playing, working, and serving where you live. Maybe you like big city life or maybe you prefer small towns. Whatever your preference and your current situation, invest in your community through your service, through charitable giving, through your presence at community events. Live it up in the land where you're living. Be a valuable part of making your community better.
4. Befriend faithfulness. The term faithfulness is synonymous with words like commitment, loyalty, fidelity, devotion, and dedication. Be a faithful friend, a devoted employee, a loyal spouse, a dedicated parent, a committed Christian. And surround yourself with others who possess these same noble characteristics.
This verse is all meat, no potatoes here. Trust God. Do good. Live in the Land. Befriend faithfulness. Four surefire ways to draw closer to the Lord, achieve great things, contribute to those around you, and set yourself up for happiness and success in the future.
"Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness." - Psalm 37:3
1. Trust in the Lord. Trusting God's lead doesn't mean feeling comfortable or even confident every step of the way. It means knowing that if you follow Him, His will will be done. As humans, we prefer walking by sight and not by faith, but sometimes God commands us to trust, follow, and obey.
2. Do good. Where do we start here? Be kind, be generous, love, give, help, care, so many verbs we can list. Do good by your family, your friends, your enemies, so many people to go good to and for. Keep doing good and eventually you will achieve greatness.
3. Dwell in the land. I know that I'm a "homer." I've lived in Union County my whole life and have little desire to ever live elsewhere (the lake isn't in the budget yet). I strongly believe in living, worshipping, playing, working, and serving where you live. Maybe you like big city life or maybe you prefer small towns. Whatever your preference and your current situation, invest in your community through your service, through charitable giving, through your presence at community events. Live it up in the land where you're living. Be a valuable part of making your community better.
4. Befriend faithfulness. The term faithfulness is synonymous with words like commitment, loyalty, fidelity, devotion, and dedication. Be a faithful friend, a devoted employee, a loyal spouse, a dedicated parent, a committed Christian. And surround yourself with others who possess these same noble characteristics.
This verse is all meat, no potatoes here. Trust God. Do good. Live in the Land. Befriend faithfulness. Four surefire ways to draw closer to the Lord, achieve great things, contribute to those around you, and set yourself up for happiness and success in the future.
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