Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. — Psalm 37:1

We feel frustrated and envious when bad people seem to do well even though they are bad. We are reminded not to let the short-term successes of bad people make us lose faith or feel down. Their victories don’t last long, their wealth is like a flower that will die, and their lives are like grass that dies and dies quickly.

 

Thought

We feel frustrated and envious when bad people seem to do well even though they are bad. We are reminded not to let the short-term successes of bad people make us lose faith or feel down. Their victories don’t last long, their wealth is like a flower that will die, and their lives are like grass that dies and dies quickly.

 

Prayer

LORD God Most Powerful, praise your holy and unique name. You have done me a lot of good. You have kept me safe when my enemies came after me. With you, you have given me life, hope, and a future. Now, dear Father, please help me not waste time worrying about what other people have. Please give me a heart of thanksgiving for all you’ve done for me and a heart of contentment with what you’ve given me. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.