When we are under pressure from health situations or from economic or even political situations, what do we do?
Proverbs 3:5, 6 ESV
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Trust (let go) Lean on…rely on (let go) acknowledge him (let go)
Let God: he will straighten your path…make it smooth, show you which way to go “which path to take” NLT
Also Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord…because he holds his hand.
Psalm 57:1-3 ESV
1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.
2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
3 He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!
| Let go | Let God |
| Take refuge (trust) under his wings (shade of your presence) | |
| Cry out | He will fulfill his purpose for me (performs all things) |
| He will send and save me
He will put to shame (KJV) those who swallow me up He will send his love and truth (faithfulness) |
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- Have compassion [mercy] on me, God, for my soul trusts [hopes] in you and in the shadow of your wings I will be concealed [hidden, sheltered, protected] uU
Psalm 37:1-9
1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself 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 act.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.
9 For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait [qavah] for the LORD shall inherit the land.
| Let go | Let God |
| Do not be envious (stirred up) by evildoers | They will be dried up |
| Have confidence in God, dwell in land | You will find safe pasture, faithfully you will be fed |
| Delight yourself in Lord | He will answer your prayers
NET — requests of your heart |
| Commit your way (roll everything on him) |
He will act (on your behalf)
He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause. (Ps. 37:6 NET) |
| Be still (silent) and wait patiently
Fret not Refrain from anger |
You will inherit the land
Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. (Ps. 37:34 KJV) |
for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. (Ps. 63:7 ESV)
Psalm 91:1-4 ESV
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his pinions (feathers), and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection. (Ps. 91:4 NLT)
Phil. 4:6-7
