A Reason To Take Delight!

June 16, 2026

“Trust in the Lord and do good; live in the land and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and

he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:3-4

A Reason To Take Delight!

There are so many reasons you can (and should!) take delight in the Lord God. In Psalm 37, David mentions several thing for which we can take delight in the Lord God. Here is a beginning list of things in which you can take delight. I pray this list will guide your prayers, your praise, and your worship today.

The Lord gives you the desires of your heart (vs. 4).

The Lord will act (vs. 5).

The Lord will make vindication shine (vs. 6).

The Lord will make justice shine (vs. 6).

The Lord will cut off the wicked (vs. 9).

The Lord will give abundant prosperity (vs. 11).

The Lord laughs at the wicked (vs. 13).

The Lord upholds the righteous (vs. 17).

The Lord knows our days (vs. 18).

The Lord will not put us to shame (vs. 19).

The Lord will give abundance (vs. 19).

The Lord will give an inheritance (vs. 22).

The Lord will cut off the wicked (vs. 22).

The Lord makes our steps firm (vs. 23).

The Lord delights in our way (vs. 23).

The Lord holds us by the hand (vs. 24).

The Lord loves justice (vs. 28).

The Lord will not forsake you (vs. 28).

The Lord keeps the righteous safe (vs. 28).

The Lord will give us an inheritance of a land/place (vs. 29).

The Lord will not let our steps slip (vs. 31).

The Lord does not abandon us (vs. 33).

The Lord does not condemn (vs. 33).

The Lord will exalt you to an inherited place (vs. 34).

The Lord gives posterity to the peaceable (vs. 37).

The Lord destroys the transgressors (vs. 38).

The Lord gives salvation (vs. 39).

The Lord gives refuge when we are in trouble (vs. 39).

The Lord helps us (vs. 40).

The Lord rescues us (vs. 40).

The Lord saves us (vs. 40).

Take an opportunity to re-focus your heart, mind, and soul upon the goodness and generosity as well as the greatness and grace of the Lord God. The Lord is eager to give you good gifts because He loves you.

The Lord loves you so much He lived on earth, He died on a cross, and He lives again in your heart.  You are His precious child. The Lord loves you. The Lord has a dream for you. The Lord accepts you. The Lord has a purpose to which He is calling you. The Lord takes delight in you. The Lord is eager to renew and restore and heal you.

Whether your life is filled with blessing and abundance today or your life is filled with heart-ache and heart-break today, I invite you to make some time to take delight in the Lord God.

Reflect

Describe some things that are not mentioned by David in Psalm 37 that invite you to delight in the Lord God. What does it look like when you take delight in the Lord for something specific? How easy is it to take delight in the Lord God when you are in a season of struggle or trouble? What would help you take delight in the Lord when things are difficult for you? 

Pray

Lord God, your grace in my life is undeserved, your goodness for me is amazing, your greatness is beyond my imagination, and your generosity is something I can never earn. Your love and care for me cause my heart to overflow with praise and delight. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for dying for me. Thank you for living in me. I love you Lord God. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Act

For each day during the next month, choose one of the items provided on the list above as the focus of your prayers and worship for the day. Focus on taking delight in the Lord for that gift.