"Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. BUT AS FOR ME, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the property of the wicked." (Ps 73:1-3)
I admit it. I envy my neighbours: their strees-free jobs, their weekends off, their pensions, their perfect lives, their "successful" churches and their LAWNS. Their grass is so much greener than mine. Why do I get all the weeds and dandelions? They must be cheating: using chemicals or something. Maybe they have a landscaper on speed-dial. All kinds of money to invest. But I want my lawn to be green like theirs. NO! Greener! I deserve it. God owes me. O God, answer my prayers and fulfill the desires of my "pure" heart. ... And then I hear God say: "Stop it! You're losing your foothold. Grab hold of my hand. I am here. I am near you."
And so, I calm down and like the Psalmist Asaph I conclude:
"BUT AS FOR ME, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds." (Ps 73:28)
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