Day 10: Use the Power of Another | Learning to Trust God More – 21-Day Firm Foundation Devotional from Psalm 37 - February 13




Day 10 — Use the Power of Another

Psalm 37:7: Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

Key Thought: Stillness is an act of faith.

Prayer: Teach me how to rest in You and not fret

“Rest in the LORD”
The Hebrew word for “rest” means to be still, to be quiet.

The book of Hebrews states, “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.” (4:9–10)

Resting in the Lord is not inactivity. It is relying on a God’s power. It is also knowing that when we have done what we were supposed to do, God does the rest. When we are at rest, we do not have inner agitation or fretting.

David wrote God’s words, “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

“Wait patiently for Him”
The Hebrew word for “wait patiently” carries the idea of intense expectation. We are not passive while waiting; we are exercising confidence and faith in God.

This is the second of three instances in Psalm 37 where the Lord says, “Do not fret” because of evildoers. It is very frustrating to see people and systems bringing wicked schemes to pass. As of this writing, we are seeing it in real time in our nation at the highest levels of government.

As concerned as we should be, and as active as we should be in helping vulnerable people and seeking to curtail harmful policies, we do not want to let anyone or anything distort our disposition. In the words of an old saying, “Don’t let other people’s hang-ups hang you up.” One of the best definitions of resting in the Lord is this: “Use the power of Another.”

By the grace of God, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and keeping our mind on the Lord, we will be able to avoid fretting, rest in the Lord’s power, and watch Him do amazing things!

Reflection question: In what specific ways do you need to use the power of Another, the power of God?

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Day 9: The Way of Meekness
 | Learning to Trust God More – 21-Day Firm Foundation Devotional from Psalm 37 - February 12



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Day 9 — The Way of Meekness

Psalm 37:11, “But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”

Key Thought: Meekness is strength.

Prayer: Teach me how to have strength under control

Psalm 37 contrasts the wicked and the righteous. Again, David is not lamenting; he is giving instruction to God’s people on how to live faithfully when evil seems to prosper. 

• The loud are not the lasting.
• The aggressive are not the inheritors.
• The manipulators are not the permanent.

Here is the Hebrew meaning of “the meek:” Humble, lowly, gentle, dependent. This word does not describe a personality temperament; it describes a decision to live with strength under control. Meekness is not weakness.

During a television commercial, Charles Barkley famously said, “The meek may inherit the Earth, but they won’t get the ball.” This marketing statement reinforces the false narrative that meek people are weak.

In the world of basketball, some may have considered Tim Duncan to be meek, but those who watched him play understood his intensity. He displayed strength under control.

People who are meek are not passive; they have disciplined intensity.

For example, Moses is called “very meek” (Numbers 12:3), yet he confronted Pharaoh. Meekness has authority without aggression.

“And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”

The meek actually live at the highest levels of blessing from God because of their commitment to “delight themselves in the Lord.” Living in this manner produces an abundance of peace.

What the meek possess:
“Peace” (shalom in Hebrew) - which is completeness, wholeness, harmony, well-being.
“Abundance” - which is overflow, fullness, excess.

Reflection Question:  What are examples of how meekness is not weakness?

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Waiting with Hope & Active Faith – 21-Day Firm Foundation Devotional Through Psalms 37 & Inspiration Minute #208 for February 11, 2026



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Day 8 — Waiting with Hope & Active Faith

Psalm 37:9 — For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord, They shall inherit the earth.

Key Thought: God’s purpose is our greatest asset

Prayer: Teach me how to wait on what You are preparing

“Evildoers shall be cut off”
The Hebrew phrase “cut off” speaks of severance, removal, or loss of standing. In covenant language, “cut off” means exclusion from blessing. It does not necessarily mean death.

The focus of this text is the unsustainability of evil. The history of the world has seen many evil persons, governments (such as Nazi Germany), and evil deeds. Along with the blessings of God we see the perils of life and people of bad will.

Biblically, “evildoers” are those who act unjustly, oppress others, prosper through wrongdoing, and benefit from manipulated systems. Evil involves willful participation in what harms others and dishonors God. Evildoers may flourish for a time, but their influence and works will not endure.

This is not something we can simply pray away. It is something we work on as Christ followers, communities, and citizens. Sometimes Jesus helped people just for the sake of helping people (such as feeding and healing others). He was not always “evangelizing,” because His motive was loving and serving people.

“Those who wait on the LORD”
The Hebrew word “wait” means more than time passing. It carries the idea of hope, expectancy, patience, and active faith in God.

We wait and expect because God’s power is greater than our power. Our faith is expressed through endurance and obedience to His instructions. Waiting on the Lord is the antidote to fretting. Instead of overreacting to evil, we remain anchored in God’s timing and character.

From this place of strength, we can gain wisdom to know what to do. When you are at the airport waiting for a flight, technicians are preparing the airplane and making sure there is nothing impeding your route. When you are waiting, God is working.

“They shall inherit the earth”
“Inherit” is a covenant word. Biblically, inheritance is connected to continuity, belonging, and stability. Jesus said, “I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it” (Revelation 3:8).

“To inherit the earth” is more than land ownership (which comes later). It is participation in God’s ordered world, living within His purposes and enjoying what He provides. These things can happen while we are living on this earth, even among evildoers.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). We do not want to inherit the earth in its present state. We work to make the best of the environments in which we live during our lifetimes.  When it is all said and done, there will be a new heaven and a new earth in which we will live and reign with Christ. 

For now, our focus is to serve God’s purposes in our generation.

Reflection Question: In light of this Scripture and lesson, what does waiting on the Lord mean?


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Day 7: Loosen Your Grip on Anger
 | Learning to Trust God More – 21-Day Firm Foundation Devotional from Psalm 37 - February 10



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Day 7 — Loosen Your Grip on Anger

Scripture: Psalm 37:8, “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm.”

Key Thought: Unchecked anger corrodes the soul.

Prayer: Cleanse my heart of bitterness.

Psalm 37 is a wisdom psalm, not a lament. David is not venting frustration; he is teaching God’s people how to live faithfully when the wicked appear to prosper.

This verse is central to a message I have been sharing for some time now. Some circumstances that we face in the United States are very grievous, disturbing, and unjust. We are called by the Lord to respond through prayer, rebuke oppressors, and help affected people. We can be right about injustice and still be wrong in our response. However, silence is not the appropriate response to evil and injustice. This is why we must seek the Lord to maintain balance in our approach.

“Cease from anger”
The Hebrew word “cease” means “loosening the grip.” Those of us who serve others and care about what affects vulnerable people often have a firm grip on these concerns. We may have a justified form of anger. What we do not want is to grip anger so tightly that our emotions and judgment become distorted.

There is a form of anger that goes beyond a useful motivating emotion and becomes irritation that lingers and shapes our behavior in adverse ways.

“Forsake wrath”
“Wrath” is another level of anger that involves rage and burning fury, which is never helpful. Wrath is unchecked anger that comes from emotional escalation. David shows the progression: unchecked anger → inflamed wrath → destructive action.

This is part of the motivation for rioting. When justified anger becomes mixed with a lack of emotional control, it leads to rage and burning fury. At that point, emotions take over and people act out of control, causing harm.

“Do not fret, it only causes harm”
Fretting is anxious, agitated preoccupation that keeps the mind fixated. Fretting fuels resentment, impatience, impulsive reactions, and loss of spiritual perspective.

Jesus said in John 14:26–27, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

He also said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Psalm 37:8 teaches that unchecked anger and fretfulness distort judgment, damage character, and lead to harmful outcomes.

All the more reason to lean into God so that we can remain at peace and balanced while being active in serving God, rebuking oppressors, and helping people.

Reflection Question: In what ways do you need to "loosen your grip" on anger without withdrawing and going silent?


Key insight I gained today:

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The God of Your Days | Part Two of Delight




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Psalm 37:18, The LORD knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time, And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.

Psalm 37 is a psalm of wisdom, not lament. It instructs believers how to live faithfully when injustice and wickedness appear to prosper. God’s command to “do not fret” calls for courageous engagement without anxiety, fear, or spiritual distortion.

“The LORD knows the days of the upright” affirms God’s intimate involvement in every season of life—past, present, and future. God is the God of all our days, including times of joy, hardship, abundance, and loss.

God’s faithfulness extends across generations. Long before we were born, God was already at work, planting seeds through the faith, obedience, and integrity of those who came before us. Our true inheritance is not merely material but includes faith, character, courage, and purpose—things that outlast wealth and recognition.

Remembering and preserving inheritance is essential. Forgetting history weakens identity, while intentional storytelling strengthens future generations.

Above all, God Himself is our greatest inheritance. Unlike material possessions, what God gives cannot be lost, diminished, or destroyed. Because our hope is in Him—not in systems or people—we will not be ashamed in evil times.

God preserves His people through both trust and action. Faith works through obedience, wisdom, and responsibility. Even in seasons of famine—spiritual or natural—those who remain grounded in God’s Word will be satisfied.

Final Affirmation:
God is the God of our days.
He knows the days of the upright.
Our inheritance in Him is forever.
We will not be ashamed in evil times.
In days of famine, we will be satisfied.



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