Monday... This will really make a difference.

David writes in Psalm 37:8 (NLT), 'Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper - it only leads to harm."

Verse 37 says, "Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. But the rebellious will be destroyed; they have no future."

And then back to verse 7, "Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes."

Listen, there is too much anger going on.

Verses 8 & 9 in the New International Reader's Version says, "Turn away from anger and don't give in to wrath. Don't be upset, because that only leads to evil. Sinful people will be destroyed. But those who put their hope in the Lord will receive the land."

Look at these phrases. Verse 9b (NIV), "but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land."

Verse 11, "But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity."

Verse 22a, "those the Lord blesses will inherit the land,"

Verse 29, "The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever."

Verse 34, "Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it."

And remember this. Verses 39-40 (NLT) says, "The Lord rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble. The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked, He saves them, and they find shelter in him."

And then verse 2-3, "Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart's desires."

So don't be angry but Verse 5, "Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him and he will help you."

It really does make a difference. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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