A Godly Heart

“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). 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 a wise person 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: Rejoice in God and desire to walk in obedience. “If the Lord delights in a man’s way, He makes his steps firm; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand (Psalm 37:23-24). The Lord must have first place in your life before you can claim the promise.

Commit your ways to the Lord: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun” (Psalm 37:5-6). 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 Him: “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture” (Psalm 37:3). God is merciful, all-knowing, kind, and generous. You can trust Him with your hopes and dreams.

Rest in Him: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways when they carry out their wicked schemes” (Psalm 37:7) Resting in the Lord means trusting Him to answer prayers in His timing or transform your desires  so they conform to His will.

Put your Hope in the Lord: “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret- it leads only evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land” (Psalm 37:8-9). Only when you surrender to Him will you experience God's best for your life.

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. Allow your dreams to be conformed to the Lord's will, and follow His guidance faithfully.