Trust in the God who blesses us

25I was young and now I am old,

yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken

or their children begging bread.

26They are always generous and lend freely;

their children will be a blessing. ^b

27Turn from evil and do good;

then you will dwell in the land forever.

28For the Lord loves the just

and will not forsake his faithful ones

29The righteous will inherit the land

and dwell in it forever.

Thoughts: Psalm 37 is all about trusting, hoping, and committing to the Lord.  But this trust has a promise from God, the One who is able to bless us and answer our prayers.  The promise is that God will not forsake us, and the righteous- not the wicked will inherit the land.  Jesus similarly said, "The meek will inherit the earth."  This does not mean to not work or not live your life with purpose.  Living a life of trust in God also means answering His call upon your life- your "vocation."  But this Psalm is an assurance that when we trust in God, He will not let us down. 
     But part of trusting that is implied here is a spirit of generosity.  The children of the righteous are always generous and lend freely- that is they bless others because they have been blessed.  When we trust in God, we can give more generously.  

Prayer: Lord, help me to trust in you, and not simply in myself.  Let me rely on your mighty power.  

Help- Trust- Generosity

3Trust in the Lord and do good;

dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

4Take delight in the Lord,

and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5Commit your way to the Lord;

trust in him and he will do this:

6He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,

your vindication like the noonday sun.
16Better the little that the righteous have
than the wealth of many wicked;17for the power of the wicked will be broken,but the Lord upholds the righteous.

18The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care,

and their inheritance will endure forever.

19In times of disaster they will not wither;

in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

23The Lord makes firm the steps

of the one who delights in him;

24though he may stumble, he will not fall,

for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

25I was young and now I am old,

yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken

or their children begging bread.

26They are always generous and lend freely;

their children will be a blessing. (Psalm 37 selections about God's provision)

Thoughts: These verses in Psalm 37 link three things- 1) that God helps us in times of trouble; 2) that we can trust in God; and 3) that because of this, we can be generous and lend freely.  In times of disaster, famine, and stumbling- God upholds those who trust in Him.  We can commit our way to Him and trust Him. So we can be content.  The wealth of the wicked will fade like the flowers.  But the blessings of the godly will last forever.  

    In the face of the election, it is important to recognize we can be content as we trust in God.  We can be content with what we have.  

Prayer: Lord, hellp me to trust in you and commit my way to you.  Then help me be a generous person- giving to you and neighbor in need.