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Bobbi Salkeld explores the wisdom of Psalm 37 as a guide for finding composure and hope amidst life's challenges.

What do you do when the world feels unfair and you find yourself “fret-burning” with anger? In this message, we explore the wisdom of Psalm 37—not as a transactional set of rules, but as a roadmap for finding composure, delight, and hope in the midst of life's messiness. While many read the Psalms looking for guarantees, they are actually poetic invitations to engage with the world honestly. When we choose to notice the goodness around us—even in the face of injustice—we can metabolize our anxiety and find a way back to the source of our strength. In this sermon, we discuss: • The Difference Between Fret and Delight: How to stop "setting yourself on fire" with anger and practice intentional delight. • Moving Beyond Transactional Spirituality: Why the Psalms don't offer a simple "if/then" contract with God, but a way to walk through life's highs and lows. • The Power of First-Person Awe: How sharing our experiences of wonder helps us face threats and find meaning in hard seasons. • Guarding the Good: Wisdom isn't just about what we know; it’s about how we act on the goodness we see in the world. Whether you are navigating burnout, doubt, or the search for deeper meaning, these…

People in this episode

Guest: Bobbi Salkeld

Topics covered

• wisdom
• anger management
• spirituality
• Psalms
• finding hope
• dealing with injustice

Keywords

• wisdom
• Psalm 37
• anger
• delight
• spirituality
• injustice
• hope
• anxiety

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