My Psalm 37

 

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                                                                                           Youngeun Joyce Kang

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. (Psalm 37: 1-2) 

Lord, I see the people not seeing my heart to You, 

I am disappointed and discouraged. 

Let me keep looking up to you, 

not the people looking down on me  

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. (Psalm 37: 3-4) 

I trust in you, my Lord, and do good, even though it is seen as foolish in their eyes.  

I am satisfied with the land you give me and find peace in Your arms. 

I am delighted with Your presence, 

I have the desire that I can't have it from me but from you. 

Commit your way to the Lord; 

trust in him, and will act. 

He will make your vindication shine like the light

and the justice of your cause like the noonday. (Psalm 37:5-6) 

I commit my plans, thoughts, expectations, and limitations to you, my Lord

I trust in You, and You will act in Your ways which I can't imagine.

Even though my vindication is not perfect, it will reflect Your light.

Even though justice of my cause is not enough, it will have the light like the noonday. 

I have been young, and now am old,

 yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. 

They are ever giving liberally and lending, 

and their children become a blessing. (Psalm 37:25-26) 

May I be the righteous You won't forsake

May my children not beg for bread

May my children who share your love to others

May my children become a blessing.