Trust Over Worry: God’s Strategy for Moving Ahead* (Psalm 37)

Are you stuck in worry, frustration, or uncertainty? Psalm 37 gives us a roadmap to move forward with God—even when life feels unfair. In this episode, Pastor Chris Teien shares four steps from Scripture that will help you release fear, refocus your heart, and follow God’s way ahead. 

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Key Points:

[1] TRUST in the Lord and Do Good – Psalm 37:3
 Instead of giving in to fear or comparison, choose to trust God and keep doing what is right.

[2] DELIGHT in the Lord – Psalm 37:4
 Make God your highest joy. As you delight in Him, He reshapes your heart and gives you new direction.

[3] COMMIT Your Way to the Lord – Psalm 37:5
 Let go of control and place your plans in God’s hands. When you commit your path to Him, He faithfully leads.

[4] BE STILL and WAIT Patiently – Psalm 37:7
 God doesn’t rush. Waiting is a powerful act of faith that opens the door to peace and clarity.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:
 From ministry decisions to adoption, loss, and leadership, Pastor Chris reflects on how trusting God through personal trials brought clarity, direction, and spiritual breakthrough.

Notable Quotes:

• “You don’t have to know the whole plan—you just have to trust the One who does.”
• “Delight in God isn’t about getting what you want, it’s about wanting what He gives.”
• “Stop worrying, start trusting, and watch how God moves you ahead.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Heart-level reflection: What is keeping you from trusting God fully right now?
• Daily-life application: Read Psalm 37:3–7 each day this week and apply one step.
• Spiritual step or challenge: Pray specifically to surrender your plans to God.
• Practical next step: Practice stillness before God this week—quiet your heart, listen, and let Him lead.

Scripture References:

• Psalm 37:1–8 – Four-step pathway to trust and peace
• Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God
• Jeremiah 17:7–8 – Rooted in trust, unshaken in drought
• Matthew 7:7–8 – Ask, seek, knock
• James 1:5 – Ask for wisdom and He will give it

Keywords:
 Psalm 37, trusting God, stop worrying, delight in the Lord, surrender to God, God’s direction, moving forward, biblical steps, peace in chaos, Christian encouragement

Challenge:
 Trade your worry for God’s way. Take these four steps from Psalm 37—and trust that He will move you forward, one step at a time.

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