Wisdom Over Worry

Psalm 37

Monday, June 8, 2026 | Brittany Everett

As I read through Psalm 37, I was deeply encouraged. David is clearly reflecting on his life, and his message is simple: trust God and do good for His glory, not our own. Instead of worrying about the success of the wicked or envying those who seem to prosper, David calls God's people to trust in the Lord and delight themselves in Him (Psalm 37:3-4).

It is remarkable how quickly we can become distracted from the simple work of trusting God and doing good. Charles Spurgeon said, “Faith cures fretting.” When we focus only on what we can see, discouragement often follows. Faith, however, allows us to see beyond our circumstances and rest in God's sovereign care.

Despite all David experienced and witnessed, he remained confident in God's faithfulness. He reminds us not to be disturbed by the injustice we see because God will ultimately judge all things rightly (Ecclesiastes 3:17). Twice he tells us not to fret (Psalm 37:7-8). Fretting—whether worry, anger, or anxiety—shifts our focus away from God and onto ourselves.

The battle is won by fixing our eyes on Jesus, the One who will ultimately make all things right. His Kingdom is advancing against evil and injustice, and one day His work will be fully completed (2 Peter 3:10).

Our hope is the Gospel. Remember who is sovereign over your life—and who is not. As we commit our way to Him and trust fully in the Lord, we find peace, protection, and satisfaction. God's provision and protection may not always be obvious in our present circumstances, but they are secure in eternity. May we feed on His faithfulness, leave worry behind, and find our rest in Him.