# Ellen White's Counsel on
Psalm 37 Ellen White drew extensively from
Psalm 37 to teach about trust, patience, and God's faithfulness. She particularly emphasized verse 3: "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed" (
SC 121.2). She used this verse to address our tendency to become overwhelmed by daily anxieties rather than relying on our Savior. In her counsel, she observed that "each day has its burdens, its cares and perplexities; and when we meet how ready we are to talk of our difficulties and trials. So many borrowed troubles intrude, so many fears are indulged, such a weight of anxiety is expressed, that one might suppose we had no pitying, loving Saviour ready to hear all our requests and to be to us a present help in every time of need" (
SC 121.2). This teaching shows how
Psalm 37's call to trust directly counters our natural inclination toward worry. Ellen White also quoted verses 3-7 together as a comprehensive guide for Christian living: "Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. And He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass" (
17MR 34.1).
This passage emphasizes the progression from trust to delight, commitment, rest, and patient waiting.
Additionally, she connected
Psalm 37:29—The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein forever—to God's ultimate plan of redemption. She taught that "the earth originally given to man as his kingdom, betrayed by him into the hands of Satan, and so long held by the mighty foe, has been brought back by the great plan of redemption. All that was lost by sin has been restored" (
DD 60.5). This shows how the psalm's promises point forward to the eternal inheritance of the redeemed. The practical application is clear: rather than dwelling on our troubles and anxieties, we are called to actively trust God, do good, find our delight in Him, and wait patiently for His timing—knowing that His promises of provision and ultimate restoration are certain. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:**
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