Charlie (@clong5604)

Guidance for 2026 For those living today, King David provides a "survival manual" for maintaining peace in a chaotic world. He uses four specific imperatives:    Fret Not: Don't let the success of the ungodly burn you out or lead you to envy (Psalm 37:1).    Trust and Do Good: Focus on your own lane. Maintain integrity regardless of the surrounding culture (Psalm 37:3).    Delight in the Lord: Shift your source of joy from external circumstances to spiritual reality (Psalm 37:4).    Rest/Be Still: This is perhaps the hardest in our fast-paced era—waiting patiently for the "final act" of history (Psalm 37:7). Why It Matters Now The tension David felt in 1000 BC is the same tension we feel in 2026 AD. We see injustice and wonder when the "end" will come to set things right. David’s conclusion reminds us that "the end times" isn't just about a calendar date, but about the character of the God who outlasts every empire. Never give up.