SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION

Pastor William Mathis
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Series Theme: I Got It

“FRET NOT THYSELF”

Psalm 37:1–7a (KJV)General Theme: Hidden MannaFollows: I’m Going Home

🌟 BIG IDEA

Worry drains you. Envy distracts you. Anger robs you.Psalm 37 reminds us that God has a way of settling every score — so we don’t need to waste energy stressing about people, situations, or injustices.

This passage doesn’t just tell us to “stop worrying.”It tells us why — because God handles what we can’t.And it shows us how — by trusting, committing, delighting, and resting in Him.

When you get this, you’ll live with peace instead of pressure, purpose instead of panic, and clarity instead of chaos.

1️⃣ STOP WASTING YOUR TIME ON DISTRACTIONS (vv. 1–2)

“Fret not thyself…” means don’t burn yourself up with anger, jealousy, or frustration.Don’t get caught up watching what “evildoers” are doing.Don’t obsess over people who seem to be winning unfairly.Their success is temporary — like grass, it fades.

Truth: Distractions steal focus, energy, and emotional peace.When you fixate on what others are doing, you stop seeing what God is doing.

For Christians: Don’t let comparison, envy, or injustice make you lose your spiritual cool.

For Seekers / Non-Christians: Stressing over other people’s actions never leads to growth — it only drains you.

💡 Practical Application

When someone else gets ahead unfairly, tell yourself: “Grass fades.”
Limit emotional responses to things you can’t control.
Practice redirecting your focus back to your own lane and purpose.

“You can’t live purposefully if you’re living distracted.”

2️⃣ STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR ASSIGNMENT (vv. 3–5)

The Psalm shifts from what not to do to what to do:

Trust in the Lord
Do good
Dwell in the land
Delight in the Lord
Commit your way to Him

This is the formula for focus:Trust → Action → Stability → Joy → Commitment → Fulfillment.

Truth: When you stay focused on your God-given assignment, God handles the outcomes.Your job is obedience. God’s job is results.

For Christians: Keep doing good even when it seems evil people are winning.

For Seekers / Non-Christians: Focus creates direction. Direction creates peace. Doing the right thing pays off in the long run.

💡 Practical Application

Ask God daily: “What’s my assignment right now?”
Set boundaries to protect your focus — spiritual, emotional, and practical.
Commit your plans to God and release the pressure to make everything happen on your own.

“Focus multiplies your potential. Distractions divide it.”

3️⃣ SECURELY REST IN YOUR PROMISES FULFILLED (vv. 6–7a)

God promises to bring your righteousness into the light — meaning He will make your integrity visible.He will vindicate you.He will handle what’s unfair, unclear, or overwhelming.Your part?Rest… and wait patiently.

This is hard because rest is not passive — it’s trust in action.

Truth: Rest is not laziness; rest is spiritual confidence.When you trust God, you don’t have to fight battles He already claimed.

For Christians: Let God defend you. Let God reveal you. Let God handle what people can’t.

For Seekers / Non-Christians: Rest teaches you to stop forcing outcomes and start accepting peace.

💡 Practical Application