Psalm 37

Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,
for they will soon fade like the grass,
and wither like the green herb.
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
so you will live in the land, and enjoy security.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will act.
He will make your vindication shine like the light,
and the justice of your cause like the noonday.
Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath.
Do not fret—it leads only to evil.

Fretting is, for me, low grade constant worry.

The Hebrew is charah which means to burn, char, or be angry.

Rather than worry or anger we are encouraged to trust, do good and settle down.

We are told to be delighted, commit, and be still.

Worry and anger are abstractions, perceptions of possibilities, even delusions regarding other people and other times.

We are to embrace the reality of this moment, settle into it, find delight in it, and commit to it.

This is That Which Exists.

Psalm 37