Chasing the World

Psalm 62:1-4, 10-12
1 I wait quietly before God,
for my salvation comes from him.

2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.

3 So many enemies against one man--
all of them trying to kill me.
To them I'm just a broken-down wall
or a tottering fence.

4 They plan to topple me from my high position.
They delight in telling lies about me.
They are friendly to my face,
but they curse me in their hearts.

10 Don't try to get rich
by extortion or robbery.
And if your wealth increases,
don't make it the center of your life.

11 God has spoken plainly,
and I have heard it many times:
Power, O God, belongs to you;
12 unfailing love, O Lord, is yours.
Surely you judge all people
according to what they have done. NLT

Almighty God-
My soul silently waits for You. My rest is in You alone. I run to You for shelter and protection. There, I calmly, quietly, patiently wait for the wicked world to pass.

The world is pursuing me, tempting me to join in the pursuit for power, prestige, possessions, and pleasure. Everywhere I turn, there is another demand for my time, talent, and treasure. The Prince of Darkness fully intends to topple me from my lofty and safe haven with You. All around me, people delight in his lies. They try to lure me by speaking persuasive words that sound good and pleasing, yet in their hearts, they are deceitful. Before getting too excited about new attractive ideas, I will carefully examine the things I hear against Your Word. Please fill me with more knowledge and wisdom so that I can determine if I am hearing the Truth.

The temptation to abandon You can sneak up on me as a whisper of doubt. I’ll overcome the whisper of temptation by pouring out my heart to You. You’ll help me as I pray and diligently study Your Word. I’ll be deeply devoted to You because You are strong, loving and dependable. Confidently, I’ll follow You, trusting that You’re leading me through the dry, dirty desert to the Promised Land. Fearfully, I’ll obey You believing You when You say, "The Son of Man is going to come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done." *

Instead of chasing the world, I am choosing to pursue You, Jesus, the One and Only. Amen.

Are you waiting for the Lord or chasing the world? I encourage you to follow Him and find the fortune He promises.

*Matthew 16:27