Learning to Trust God When Evil Seems to Prosper
A Reflection on Psalm 37 Have you ever looked around and wondered why people who do wrong seem to prosper while those trying to do what is right struggle? Psalm 37 addresses that very question. David reminds us that we do not need to become angry, jealous, or discouraged when we see wickedness succeeding around us. Instead, we are called to place our trust in God. As I studied this chapter, I was reminded that God sees more than we do. We see what is happening in the moment, but God already knows how everything will end. Trusting God Instead of Worrying In Psalm 37:1–7, David encourages us not to fret over those who do evil. Instead, he tells us to trust in the Lord, do good, delight ourselves in Him, commit our ways to Him, and wait patiently. What stands out to me is that trusting God does not mean sitting around doing nothing. We are still called to do good. We are still responsible for our choices and how we treat others. But we do not have to carry the responsibility o...