One of my favorite passages of Scripture is from Psalm 1. That is for several reasons, and I would like to share with you just a few of those reasons.
First, I know that I need God and His word. Getting in to it. Digging in to the Word of God changes my life. Plus the more of it that is in me and in my mind the more of God will be heard.
Second, I remember learning from some Godly people as I was growing up hw this passage hits home for those seeking God. It gives direction and strength.
Third, I remember in the middle 90’s as we served on mission trips in Honduras standing next to a tree that vividly made this passage come to life for me.
Fourth and finally, these verse ring in my head often. Just like they have this morning.
Psalm 1 NLT
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. 4 But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. 5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly. 6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
Read and re-read those verse. Go read a different translation. Maybe memorize them or put them on your bathroom mirror.
The word of God is alive and makes a difference in our lives. God is good!
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