Good morning. We are still in Psalm 37. Those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land. I know it's hard to do, but be patient. It's easy to say when you're not going through it yourself. Also the humble will inherit the land, and will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. And not just little ole tiny prosperity (I say, I say that's a joke son). Any kind of prosperity will be just fine. Remember it says to humble yourself and He will exalt you. Too many times Christians do not follow verse 16: better is the little of the righteous then the abundance of many wicked. They see all of these bad people and some Christians doing wrong things and yet prospering. They become envious. The end does not justify the means. Verse 19: in the days of famine they will have an abundance. Even when things are bad around us, God will supply all of our needs and then some. I have not had a step increase in 10 years and very few raises. And yet I have more income than I ever have. That's because God finds many different ways to bless me. Verse 23: your steps Rani are established by the Lord; and He delights in your way. He guides you and delights in you Rani. If you fall you will not be hurled headlong because the Lord is the One who holds your hand. He gently picks you back up, and then you continue on the path He has chosen for you. I have not seen the righteous forsaken, or his descendants begging bread. Even your children are blessed because of you. Father help the reader to continue to put his/her trust in You; for You will supply all of his/her needs and all of his/her children's needs. Thank You that You delight in him/her; and that You hold his/her hand so he/she won't fall.

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