Do Not Fret

I am reading Ps 37 this morning and it brings me peace.

(NIV)Psalm 37:1-13
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; [2] for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. [3] Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. [4] Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. [5] Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: [6] He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. [7] Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. [8] Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret---it leads only to evil. [9] For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. [10] A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. [11] But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. [12] The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; [13] but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.

Two words - 'Eternal Perspective' are helpful this morning. Whatever our thoughts or feelings about the election, the reality is that God is still God. In His perspective, this is all part of the plan that leads to the unveiling of the Church as His Bride, and His glorious return. Many people have lived in difficult times, with unrighteous rulers, and God continues to bless them and provide them in the midst of those situations.

For us Christians, our job is to love, to be representatives of the Kingdom, and to let the light that is in us shine out in this ever darkening world. As Peter said: "Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor." 1 Peter 2:17