Don't be discouraged, it's going to end very well for you!

 “But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” (Psalm 73:2-3 NIV)

Asaph just about slipped  

In Psalms 73, Asaph tells how he looked around at the prosperity of the wicked, compared his situation to theirs, and it greatly distressed and discouraged him. In fact, it just about caused him to slip, until he came to his senses and turned back to God’s truth.

The wicked seem healthy, prosperous and strong!

“They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty. These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for. They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others. They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth.” (Psalms 73:4-9 NLT)

It is distressing and confusing to watch

“And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words. ‘What does God know?’ they ask. ‘Does the Most High even know what’s happening? Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply’”. (Psalms 73:10-12 NLT)

It can cause you to doubt yourself and question God!

“Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?  I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.” (Psalm 73:13-14 NLT)

Wrong thinking is not good!

“If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people.” (Psalm 73:15 NLT)

Remember the destiny of the wicked

“So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.” (Psalms 73:16:17 NLT)

They are headed toward destruction and terrors!

“Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.” (Psalms 73:18-19 NLT)

God sees and knows the truth about their silly ideas!

“When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.” (Psalm 73:20 NLT)

We belong to God and have a wonderful future with Him!

“Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. (Psalms 73:21-24 NLT)

God is the strength of your heart!

“Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you.” (Psalms 73:25-27 NLT)

It makes you want to share about the wonderful things He does!

“But as for me, how good it is to be near God!  I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.” (Psalm 73:28 NLT)