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

Friday, February 13, 2026 Bryan Hudson 0 Comments




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?

Key insight I gained today:

Today’s action item based on insight:

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