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Daily Promises From God’s Word
Happy is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat
in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by streams of water, that bringeth forth its fruit in its season, and whose leaf doth not wither; and in whatsoever he doeth he shall prosper. Psalm 1:1-3 (JPS)
Many, many people walk around in life looking for happiness. Some seek for this treasure in relationships, others in alcohol, some in what they own. Most people try to find happiness for their lives. Unfortunately, when we look for it in anything other than the Lord we are always left empty. Nothing can give us lasting happiness.
God’s word gives us a promise. If we choose to avoid the ways of sin, if we delight in the Lord, God will cause us to be happy. We will find that happiness that others can only dream of obtaining. For God is the source of true joy; and it is ours for the taking, if we love Him.
Another wonderful promise here for those who do not walk after the ways of the wicked, is that we will be like a “tree planted by streams of water.” I’ve seen trees that have grown near river banks; even when the weather is dry and other plant life are withering; those planted by the water remain green and strong. When we plant ourselves in the presence of God and choose His ways for our lives, we will remain strong even in the tough times. We will be fruitful and God will cause us to be successful in all we do.
I want to be planted securely by the river of God’s love. I want to forsake all wickedness and sin, and completely live in the Spirit of God. As I surrender to Him in all things, He produces strength and life in me like nothing I knew before.
Delight in the Lord and find complete happiness!
Meditate on the things of God!
Love,
Tracy Finney
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