The July 2025 Refreshing Daily in God’s Word will be the last issue of the devotional. Pastor Michael Rouse retired June 29, 2025. At the present time, Mountain View Baptist Church does not have anyone to continue this ministry.
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Bible Reading: Psalm 37:1-9
Key Verse: Verse 1 - "Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.”
Key Words: Fret not thyself
Fretting or worrying reminds me of the story about a mother who constantly fretted over her son. The story goes like this:
“Little Chad was a shy, quiet young fella. One day he came home and told his mother he would like to make a valentine for everyone in his class. Her heart sank. She thought, ‘I wish he wouldn’t do that!’ because she had watched the children when they walked home from school. Her Chad was always behind them. They laughed and hung on to each other and talked to each other. But Chad was never included. Nevertheless, she decided she would go along with her son. She purchased the paper and glue and crayons. For three whole weeks, night after night, Chad painstakingly made thirty-five valentines.
“Valentine’s Day dawned and Chad was beside himself with excitement! He carefully stacked them up, put them in a bag, and bolted out the door. His mom decided to bake him his favorite cookies and serve them up warm with a cool glass of milk when he came home from school. She just knew he would be disappointed; maybe they would ease the pain a little. It hurt her to think that he would not get many valentines – maybe none at all.
“That afternoon she had the cookies and milk out on the table. When she heard the children outside, she looked out the window. Sure enough, here they came, laughing and having the best time. And, as always, there was Chad in the rear. He walked a little faster than usual. She fully expected him to burst into tears as soon as he got inside. His arms were empty, she noticed, and when the door opened, she choked back the tears.
“Mommy has some warm cookies and milk for you.
“But he hardly heard her words. He just marched right on by her, his face aglow, and all he could say was: ‘Not a one...not a one.’ Her heart sank. And then he added, ‘I didn’t forget a one, not a single one!’”
Just a simple reminder to fret not thyself.
What to do:
✞Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.