I’ve recently discovered Psalm 36. It has become my new go-to passage when my attitude needs work! I find it easy to twist what is real about my situation, and make it seem so much worse. I entertain lies, really. For instance, even though I know people love me, I can feel unloved. What I allow to stay in my thoughts and mind is my choice.

Psalm 36 shows me a real picture of what I am, as well as a glimpse of what I could be. . .  what is available to me. This psalm reminds me who I am, deep down: I’m a sinful, wicked person, who doesn’t naturally fear God, who flatters herself and excuses her own sin; who causes trouble, stops acting wisely, stops doing good, plots up trouble, doesn’t reject evil, and sets myself up in a way that’s not good.

BUT . . . Jehovah God steadfastly loves me and is faithful to me in spite of all this! He is righteous, and He alone is the Judge of all. Salvation comes from Him. His love is precious! I can take refuge under the shadow of His wings, and feast on the ABUNDANCE of His house. He has the fountain of life! He is light . . . and He can help me see what’s right, real, and true. I need to be warned against arrogance and see where persisting in wickedness leads me — to a fall from which I cannot rise.

It’s up to me. Which will I choose?