Psalm One: The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked

Psalm One
Blessed is the man

who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,

nor stands in the seat of scoffers;

but his delight is in the law of the Lord,

and on his law he meditates day and night. 

He is like a tree

planted by streams of water

that yields its fruit in its season,

and its leaf does not wither.

In all that he does, he prospers.

The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives

away.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the 

judgment,

not sinners in the congregation of the 

righteous;

for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked will perish (ESV).

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I know that you have some time on your hands now and whether we like it or hate it, it opens the door for us to really spend time with God. I think it's fitting that just a few months ago, we talked about the importance of practicing the Spiritual Disciples. Take this time to foster some of the Spiritual Disciplines in your life such as reading Scripture every day! And, share with me and one another what is standing out to you in the comment section. I would love to chat!

As we start to read the Psalms together, I want to share what the NIV translation says about this book:
"This book can help you give voice to your feelings. Expressing emotions can be frustrating - especially if you're also trying to maintain spiritual balance. Is it okay to be 'sometimes up and sometimes down?' Can you shout for joy when God gets you out of a jam? and what can you say when you feel abandoned by God? whatever you feel - joy or sorrow, peace or anguish - you'll find your feelings expressed somewhere in Psalms. You'll find comfort and strength when you identify with the Old Testament saints who wrote these prayers and songs."

That's my prayer for all of us! I pray that we would find comfort and strength as we read these songs together.

What stood out to you about Psalm One? What did you find encouraging?