Wouldn’t it be interesting to listen in some time on the prayers lifted up to the Lord, I mean just the ones concerning the desires of the heart? In this time of so much strife, I can just imagine the anxiety of waiting on unanswered prayer. Wondering why nothing is happing, is God hearing my prayers? … Yes, to both of those questions, but are they the answers you want … Well…
Let’s get into today’s teaching and see if we can find out what’s going on. Go over Psalm 145: 17-21 to start with.
17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways
And kind in all His deeds.
18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He will also hear their cry and will save them.
20 The Lord keeps all who love Him,
But all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.
If you could have anything in the world, what would it be? Your answer reveals a lot about who you are. The psalmist writes, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm. 37:4). There is nothing wrong with desires–they motivate us to achieve great things. But not all of our yearnings come from God.
Consider your aspirations and what they say about who you are: Do you hope for a position of authority in order to be in control? Longing for personal advancement in order to manipulate others reveals a lack of integrity, whereas a godly person craves righteousness.
Do you dream about wealth and fame? Perhaps there’s a void in your spirit that you’re trying to fill. But only God can meet the insatiable needs of the human heart.
Are you afraid to ask the Lord for what you want? Maybe you think He won’t listen, but God tells us to approach His throne with boldness and confidence (Heb. 4:16).
If the Lord doesn’t respond affirmatively to your prayers, ask Him to make your desires conform to His will. Whatever you do, don’t take matters into your own hands and go after what you want. There is always a high price to pay for rebelling against God.
God cares for us bountifully, but that doesn’t mean we can expect Him to deliver whatever we want, whenever we want it. Only when our dreams align with His plan for our lives does He fulfill them. The thoughts that preoccupy us are an accurate barometer of the state of our relationship with Christ.
A Godly Heart
Psalms 37:1-8 A Psalm of David.
37 Do not fret because of evildoers,
Be not envious toward wrongdoers.
2 For they will wither quickly like the grass
And fade like the green herb.
3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
Dwell in the land and [a]cultivate 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 also in Him, and He will do it.
6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light
And your judgment as to the noonday.
7 [b]Rest in the Lord and wait [c]patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
8 Cease from anger and forsake wrath;
Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.
Footnotes:
- Psalm 37:3Or feed securely or feed on His faithfulness
- Psalm 37:7Or Be still
- Psalm 37:7Or longingly
The Lord promises to give us the desires of our hearts. But many people take this passage out of context, forgetting that their own mindset plays a vital part in bringing it to fruition. As my grandmother once said, “Where your mind goes, your feet go, so be careful what you think about.”
What is your responsibility when it comes to claiming promises from God?
Delight yourselves in the Lord (Psalm. 37:4). Christians should rejoice in God and desire to walk in obedience. The Lord must have first place in your life before you can claim the promise in this verse.
Commit your way to the Lord (Psalm 37: 5). Allow God to change any aspect of your ambition that is not His will.
Remember that when He doesn’t answer a prayer as you wished, it is for a reason.
Trust in Him (Psalm 37: 5). God is merciful, all-knowing, kind, and generous. You can trust Him with your hopes and dreams.
Rest in Him (Psalm 37: 7). Resting in the Lord means trusting Him to answer prayers in His timing or transform your aspirations so they conform to His will.
Wait upon the Lord patiently (Psalm 37: 7). Jesus waited three decades before beginning His three-year ministry on earth. According to His example, waiting is one of the key principles of Christian living.
Do your desires align with God’s purpose and plan for your life? He longs to give His followers abundant blessings and fullness of joy. So allow your dreams to be conformed to the Lord’s will, and follow His guidance faithfully. Only when you surrender to Him will you experience God’s best for your life.
I hope this teaching helped you and calmed your heart. Even though the world is in chaos know that God is in control and rest in Psalm 37:7. Remember, everything is in God’s time … not ours.
Be blessed my brothers and sisters, until next time stay safe and KEEP LOOKING UP!
My Prayer for You: 
Heavenly Father,
We come to you with humble hearts and ask your forgiveness of our sins. We pray that the message you gave us today will bring peace to our troubled hearts and strengthen our faith and trust in you.
Lord, we pray for our president and other leaders for godly wisdom in ALL their decisions, that there not self-serving, but for the true good of the people.
Father, we claim your word for healing the sick with this virus from hell created by satan himself and we command it to go in the name of Jesus. We give you, merciful Father, all the praise and glory, and thank you for your love.
In Jesus Name
Amen