I have been very blessed of late as I have studied Psalms. The thing I like best is the honesty. No matter how he was feeling, David told God about it, even if it was critical of God. I mean it's not like God doesn't know anyway right? I guess David said it because it helped David to release the problem to God.
One of the problems with which David dealt, was the apparent success of those who were not following God. What made it worse were the challenges he was facing in spite of his faith...why should he suffer for God when those who did not live for God were succeeding?
The Bible is so relevant to the things we face. I think some people feel this way more than they would admit. "Why should I pay my tithe when my neighbor gets a new car when he doesn't pay his?" "Why should I share my faith at work when those who could care less about God get promoted while I stay at the same level?" Are you having Follower's Remorse? Are you living for God but feeling your blessings do not equal the challenges of living for God? Could it be that those who do not live for God are making it even worse for you? David in Psalm 37, gives 10 steps for those who may be struggling with Follower's Remorse and those who seem to succeed without living for God.
1. Don't focus on them...they will fall.
2. Find security in God...they have none.
3. Keep company with God...He will make you feel good.
4. Tell God how you feel...they have no one to turn to.
5. Quiet down before God...don't worry about others.
6. Control your anger...God will deal with them.
7. Don't worry about their threats...God isn't.
8. Be morally strong...it overcomes every other strength.
9. God is watching you...in bad times, you'll be fine.
10. Don't worry about those who have become your enemies for no reason...they have made themselves God's enemies.
Live with the end in mind. These people are not home yet...when we get home, we win!
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