Does giving your dreams and desires to God feel like giving up? Sarai Rivera sings about surrendering control of her life to God in her song "I Give You My Dreams." In this episode, I explore the alternative to letting God take control displayed in a song of David.
Dive into Psalm 37 with me to uncover how we can surrender our dreams and desires to God. With personal stories, Bible Interaction Tool Exercises (BITEs), and practical insights, you'll be equipped to trust God’s plan, even when it feels uncertain.
Episode Highlights
- Surrender vs. Giving Up: Discover what it means to hand your dreams to God without abandoning hope.
- A Personal Lens: Michelle shares how her family is learning to trust God’s plan amidst college applications, med school, and wedding planning.
- Diving into Psalm 37: Learn how to study Scripture using BITEs like reading in context, exploring multiple translations, and recognizing repetitive themes.
- Key Takeaways:
- Replace fretting with proactive steps like trusting, doing good, and delighting in the Lord.
- Embrace stillness and patience as you commit your way to God.
- Let go of anger and frustration, trusting in God’s ways.
Your Next Steps
- Read Psalm 37: Use the BITEs shared in this episode to deepen your understanding of God’s Word.
- Download the Episode Guide: Grab this week’s guide at michellenezat.com/509download for tools to help you interact with Psalm 37 and apply its truths to your life.
- Reflect & Respond: What dreams or desires are you holding tightly to? How can you commit them to the Lord today?
Key Scriptures
- Psalm 37:4-5: “Delight yourself 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.”
- Psalm 37:7: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.”
Additional Resources
- Lyrics - MusicMatch
- Faith Behind the Song "I Give You My Dreams" by Sarai Rivera - Air1 Worship Article
- Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link
This Week's Challenge
Read Psalm 37 for yourself. Read it repetitively and in various translations before interacting with it further. Once you have the Psalm firmly planted in your mind, jot down some observations. Do you see any repetitive words or phrases? Consider the contrast of what action words David uses instead of fretting. As you give over your dreams and desires to the Lord — committing wholeheartedly to His ways — incorporate the actions you uncover into your day as you meditate on this Psalm.
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