That’s My Psalm: Don’t Snap… Sing!

Psalm 73 | A Worship-Filled Reflection

Sometimes life feels backward.

The faithful suffer. The wicked succeed.

You're doing everything right, yet somehow, they seem to be winning—and you’re just waiting. If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Jesus, I’ve been walking with You… so why does it feel like I’m losing while they’re leveling up?”—you’re not alone.

This week’s psalm is for you.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 73

Psalm 73 was written by a worship leader named Asaph. He wasn’t new to the faith. He was seasoned. Mature. Respected. And still—he struggled with envy, comparison, and even spiritual exhaustion. In this psalm, we’re reminded that worship resets our focus even when our vision is clouded by anger or disappointment. And instead of snapping—we sing.

Let’s walk through four reminders from Asaph’s honest journey with God.

Envy Distorts Our Vision (Psalm 73:1–12)

“But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my steps nearly went astray. For I envied the arrogant; I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” (Psalm 73:2–3)

Asaph starts with raw honesty. He knows God is good—but he doesn’t feel it. All he can see is the success of people who mock God. He is upset because he doesn't see them struggling or facing the consequences. All he sees are ease and arrogance. And now, his own faith walk feels… pointless.

This is what envy does. It doesn’t just make us jealous—it blinds us. It magnifies the "wins" of others and blurs God’s goodness in our own lives.

Think of envy like holding a magnifying glass over something. The magnifying glass doesn’t change the thing you’re looking at, but it makes it seem bigger and more important than everything else.

Envy works the same way. It doesn’t change the things you’re jealous of, but it makes those things feel bigger and more important than everything else. It distorts your view, and suddenly, it’s all you can see. Envy makes small things like a "win" in someone else’s life look huge as if this is all their life consists of—while making us forget about the good things we have.

Frustration Shouldn’t Be Final (Psalm 73:13–16)

“Did I purify my heart and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?” (Psalm 73:13)

Ever felt like being faithful to God wasn’t worth it? Asaph did. He was tired of doing the “right” thing while it felt like the wrong people were winning.

He even questioned if it was all for nothing.

But here’s the key—Asaph didn’t walk away. He brought his frustration to God, not against Him.

Frustration isn’t faithlessness unless you stop praying. If you're hurting—bring your raw, real self to God. Not to Instagram. Not to group chat. Into His presence.

Having faith doesn’t mean you never wrestle… it means you never walk away.

Proper Posture Resets Perspective (Psalm 73:17–20)

“…until I entered God’s sanctuary. Then I understood their end.” (Psalm 73:17)

Everything shifted when Asaph stepped into God’s presence, his perspective changed. The success of the wicked he saw before wasn’t so shiny anymore. It was slippery. Their gain wasn’t guaranteed—it was temporary.

And his bitterness? It didn’t belong in God’s presence. Worship won’t always change your situation—but it will change your sight. It reorients your worldview and reminds your heart of what’s eternal.

God Heals the Hurting Heart (Psalm 73:21–28)

“When I became embittered… I was stupid. Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.” (Psalm 73:21–23)

This is what healing sounds like. When we can admit that there is a problem and want to change our attitudes. Just like how Asaph admits his bitterness. His blindness. His beast-like attitude.

But even at his worst—God held him. Didn’t let him fall. Didn’t walk away.

Asaph went from envy to intimacy. From snapping to singing. He no longer wanted the world’s rewards—he wanted God. Not gold. GOD.

“My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26)

God’s grace is so amazing that even when you almost let go, He holds on.

Put Psalm 73 On Repeat

Asaph never got an apology from the wicked. He never got a refund for his suffering. But he got something better:

• He got perspective.

• He got presence.

• He got peace.

You might be surrounded by wickedness, but you’re sustained by worship.

“But as for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord God my refuge…” (Psalm 73:28)

God sees you. Come back to the sanctuary. You don’t need revenge. You need rest. Let worship be your weapon and Jesus be your portion. 💛

God is my portion—not the promotion, not the applause, not the platform. HIM. Just Him.