Psalm 37

Turn with me to Psalm 37.

Have you ever read a passage in the Bible - one you've read a number of times - and found something new.

Psalm 37:3&4; 5, 7, 23&24. These are all well known passages, and uplifting:

"Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord and He will give you your hearts desire. Commit everything you do to the Lord, trust in Him and He will help you. Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act."

"The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will not fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand."

These verses have helped me through many a difficult time, so it is not surprising that when I was told, `You have failed - again. You are no good. We don't want you'; I immediately turned to this Psalm.

These verses were comforting, but this time, it was Verse 6, that gave me the strength I needed to persevere.

"He will make your innocence as clear as the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun."

Yes, I have made mistakes - again. But I am not a bad person, so with the strength of this promise and the love of my friends, my husband and of course the Lord, I will begin my `fight' with Education Department.