Day 152, or June 1. You choose, but be careful. Our thoughts today come from Psalm chapter
1, verses 1 and 2. Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked, or
stand in the way that sinners take, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who
meditates on his law day and night. And now the big picture surrounding these verses.
The book of Psalms contains Psalms that evoke almost all of our emotions. Psalms, or if
you could call them songs or poems, help us rejoice, help us get through times of sadness,
help us understand our frustrations, and so much more. They are an aid to searching for
God and a help in worshipping him. The book begins by telling us that there are two ways
to live life. The choice is ours, godly or ungodly.
Psalms begins with the writing of an unknown author. It begins with a fundamental question.
Do we want God to help us live our lives to the full, or do we simply want to muddle through,
hoping for the best? Someone once said that life is not a rehearsal, it's the real thing.
So isn't it vital that we make the most of it?
And now today's action step. Just because it's anonymous, it doesn't
lessen its impact. In essence, the first psalm tells us that if we want to be blessed, we
need to live a life guided by the written word of God, the Bible. So many people think
that the Bible is only for religious people, but it is for wise people or those seeking
wisdom, those who want to get the most out of life. Of course, the concept of being blessed
is hard to grasp, but if we substitute an alternative word, which means almost the same,
it makes the choice so much easier. Try happy instead of blessed.
Who do you know who doesn't want to be happy? I don't know anyone. I know some who enjoy
being unhappy and revel in it and the attention it brings, but that's different. If you want
to be happy or blessed, then tap into God's help today. Help from His word, help through
prayer and by simply including Him in your daily life's ups and downs.