Sermon Recap
Psalm 37 is a profound song of wisdom by King David, an acrostic poem that speaks directly to our hearts amid uncertainty. In times like these, it challenges us not to worry, reminding us that the Lord’s goodness endures always. This passage encourages us to respond as David did—by trusting in God, doing good, dwelling in the land, feeding on His faithfulness, committing our ways to Him, resting and waiting on the Lord, and, above all, delighting in Him. Psalm 37:4 assures us: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” To delight in God is to find our deepest joy in Him.
As Rachel has taught us, this delight is not transactional—God is not an ATM, and He owes us nothing. Our relationship with Him is not about checking off boxes. Instead, we delight in the Lord because He first delights in us. In this mutual relationship, our hearts align with His, our desires reflect His own, and our joy overflows. We are called to seek Him first above all else, but how?
First, by turning our gaze to Him. As Rachel shared, God longs for our undivided attention, for us to lift our hearts above distractions. Second, we’re called to “Eat the Book”—to hunger for His word and, as David expresses in Psalm 119, to delight in it. And third, to pray. We are invited to be a praying church, constantly in conversation with God. Delight grows in this ongoing dialogue with Him…
Key Scripture
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Discussion Questions
Discuss together, pushing yourself toward transparency. The more we are authentic and humble with one another, the more we can grow in Christ.
How does Psalm 37 challenge our natural response to worry, and what are some specific ways we can replace worry with trust and delight in God?
When you think of what delight is not, can you identify times where you have interacted with God in a transactional way, or your time with Him as a checkbox?
What areas of your life have you not had conversations with the Lord about? Why?
Prayer
Jesus, I desire you. Thank you for desiring me. Lord, I long for my heart to align with the desires of your heart. Thank you for creating me for relationship with you. My eyes are on you, my heart is for you, God you are my greatest desire. Whenever my eyes are off you, would you remind me that I am your treasure, and you are mine.
Life Application
Take intentional time this week to set your eyes on the Lord, to read His Word, and to really talk with Him inviting Him into every moment. Remember, you were made to live in conversation and relationship with the Lord.
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