Asaph changed from destructive rut-thoughts to intentionally moving forward. Psalm 77:11-12 says, “I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember Your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all Your work, and talk of Your deeds.” 

Asaph climbed right up out of his mentally destructive rut-thoughts, using the intentional words of “I will” ~ instant freedom to what was binding his heart in anguish. 

David did the same thing on the day that the Lord delivered him from all his enemies. 2 Samuel 22:1. Verse 4 says, “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.”

David wrote several psalms that stated his intention, even though he was languishing from troubles. Psalm 34 was written after he pretended madness before Abimelech. Verse 1 says, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Let verse one be our intention also.