How Will I Come at Life Today?

Scripture – Psalm 1:1-3: ¹Blessed are those who do not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. ²But their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. ³They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever they do prospers.

Reflection: – To begin with, if you’re not familiar with the rest of Psalm 1, take a look now. It’s only three more verses.

Psalm 1 outlines a basic choice for life. I can decide who I will associate with. I can choose where I’ll go for life direction. I have two basic options for my approach to life. The one that brings life is described here. The other option is shown in the verses that follow.

In my heart of hearts, I face a decision as to how I will come at life. If I keep Christ at the center, there is peace that surpasses understanding. The tree is constantly renewed because the stream of water never runs dry.

Thank you, Lord, for providing this option. Remind me today to keep you in your proper place.