Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret—it leads only to evil. For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land. (Psalm 37: 3-9)
Trust - batach - be confident, feel safe, be careless.
Do good - towb - be pleasant, joyful, happy
Take delight - 'anag - be exquisitely pleased, indulgently happy, partake of delicacies.
Commit -galal - lose yourself to God as if rolling down a hill.
Be still - damam - be quiet, be silent as if you are dead, rest.
Wait - chuwl - twist, whirl, dance, wait actively.
Do not fret - charah - do not be angry, grieved, cynical, dry, or hot.
Cease anger - 'aph raphah - let your anger sink down, relax, be quiet.
Forsake wrath - chemah - give away rage, depart from indignation, stay cool.
Nine instructions for living with God. Nine ways to co-create in redeeming this life and this day.
A tenth instruction: Love your God with all your heart and all your mind and all your being.
Help me to hear and do.
Above is Dare to Trust by unidentified Australian artist.
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