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A Godly Heart

"Do not be agitated by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong. For they wither quickly like grass
and wilt like tender green plants. Trust in the Lord and do what is good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday. Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the man who carries out evil plans. Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated — it can only bring harm." ~ Psalms 37:1-8

The Lord promises to give us the desires of our hearts. But many people take this passage out of context, forgetting that their own mindset plays a vital part in bringing it to fruition. As my mother once said, “Where your mind goes, your feet go, so be careful what you think about.”

What is your responsibility when it comes to claiming promises from God?

• Delight Yourself in the Lord:

Christians should rejoice in God and desire to walk in obedience. The Lord must have first place in your life before you can claim the promise in this verse.

• Commit your way to the Lord:

Allow God to change any aspect of your ambition that is not His will. Remember that when He doesn’t answer a prayer as you wished, it is for a reason.

• Trust in Him:

God is merciful, all-knowing, kind, and generous. You can trust Him with your hopes and dreams.

• Rest in Him:

Resting in the Lord means trusting Him to answer prayers in His timing or transform your aspirations so they conform to His will.

• Wait upon the Lord patiently:

Jesus waited three decades before beginning His three-year ministry on earth. According to His example, waiting is one of the key principles of Christian living.

Do your desires align with God’s purpose and plan for your life? He longs to give His followers abundant blessings and fullness of joy. So allow your dreams to be conformed to the Lord’s will, and follow His guidance faithfully. Only when you surrender to Him will you experience God’s best for your life.

https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions/a-godly-heart