I would like to ask you this what does it mean to be truly blessed and how does this differ from the world's definition of prosperity also how can we apply the ancient wisdom of Psalm 1 to the complex challenges of our modern lives today we will explore each verse of Psalm 1 to discover the gems that these verses contain let us dig deep into the word of God together so that we may all emerge refreshed rejuvenated and more closely aligned with God's will for our lives my dear friends the words of scripture are like a
deep well of Living Water the deeper we draw the fresher the water we receive the Holy Spirit has a profound way of highlighting the same verses in New Perspectives revealing layers of depth that we might have before it's an experience I've been blessed to encounter time and again and maybe you have experienced this too we could spend a lifetime diving into the depths of Psalm 1 and we'd still find new Treasures that God has hidden for us this Psalm just six versus long packs a wealth of wisdom and guidance for how to live a Godly
life in an ungodly world the verse begins with a striking declaration blessed is the man who walks not in the counsil of the ungodly nor stands in the path of Sinners nor sits in the seat of the scornful These Are Not Mere words but a Heavenly prescription for a blessed life the Bible often employs the technique of stating something positively and then providing the negative qualifiers to make the point Crystal Clear just as the Ten Commandments tell us what not to do in order to live a life pleasing to God this Psalm Begins by telling
us what to avoid now what is it that the blessed man avoids three things he does not walk in the Council of the ungodly he does not stand in the way of Sinners and he does not sit in the seat of mockers now listen to this did you ever notice the progressive descent into sin that is highlighted in this verse from walking to standing then sitting this mirrors the path that many people may take from bad to worse it reflects a gradual slide away from God's grace a stepbystep journey into a life- centered around self
rather than the Creator take for for example the story of King Saul in the Old Testament initially he was humble and God-fearing however as he continued to disobey God's commands and listened to the counsel of the ungodly his life began to fall apart he went from walking to standing to sitting in sin now contrast that with David who despite his own flaws sought after God's heart and was considered a man after God's Own Heart it is crucial to consider this blessings and curses are often not instantaneous but gradual as Deuteronomy 30 verse 19 says I
call Heaven and Earth as Witnesses today against you that I have set before you life and death blessing and cursing therefore choose life that both you and your descendants may live so we need to realize that the choices you make today set the course for tomorrow the sooner we understand this the better Our Lives will be and as in the lives of Saul and David those choices either draw us closer to God's blessings or push us toward a curse let us walk in the ways of righteousness that when our days on Earth are done we
may hear those beautiful words well done good and faithful servant enter into the joy of your lord my friends after journeying through Psalm 1 we have much to ponder and apply in Our Lives May this Psalm guide us as we navigate the complexities of life let it serve as a blueprint for the blessed life a life rooted in God's wisdom a life that bears fruit a life that stands in contrast to the ways of the world and a life that is ultimately known and approved by God may God grant us the grace to live such
lives as we stand Guided by the wisdom of Psalm 1 let us commit to walking the path that God has laid before us let it serve as a compass directing us toward a life that not only endures but also thrives in the face of judgment may we be like the tree planted by the rivers of water fruitful in due season whose Leaf does not wither now to all those within the sound of my voice let us go to the Lord in prayer I want you to pray this prayer with me so that you can have
all the blessings of this prayer let us pray to our gracious and merciful god Heavenly Father the Creator of the heavens and the earth I stand In Praise And Adoration of your majesty and unending Grace I give you the highest praise for you alone are worthy you are the alpha and omega the beginning and the end Lord I come before you acknowledging that I have fallen short of your glory please forgive me for my sins both known and unknown I also forgive those who have wronged me releasing any grudges or bitterness father your word in
Psalm 1 provide a blueprint for a life of righteousness and joy I declare in the name of Jesus that I will be like the tree planted by the rivers of water rooted in your word and nourished by your Holy Spirit Lord I rebuke every form of ungodliness and wickedness that seeks to entangle me I rebuke all forms of sickness emotional turmoil and spiritual confusion in the name of Jesus almighty God I pray for an increase in wisdom knowledge and understanding as I meditate on your word I pray for your Abundant Blessings over every area of
my life the work of my hand hands my relationships my finances and above all my spiritual growth in the name of Jesus I declare healing upon every part of my body Mind and Spirit Lord I lift up my loved ones to you may they come to experience your immeasurable Grace and unfailing love may they come to recognize your goodness and drawn nearer to you father let your protection be upon me and my loved ones surrounding us like a shield Lord as I say this prayer together with everyone listening I am grateful for every heart that
is humbled before you right now as We Gather in unity in your name we are seeking your healing touch and your Shield of protection over us I pray that your angel stand guard over us our families our homes and our communities Lord you are the ultimate healer the protector of your flock and The Giver of all things good merciful Lord I ask that you touch those Among Us who are physically ill suffering from diseases experiencing pain or any form of discomfort may your healing anointing be be released upon those who needs emotional and psychological healing
may your peace that surpasses all understanding guard the hearts and minds of those who are troubled May the richness of your word in Psalm 1 resonate in us all enable us to walk the path of righteousness to stand in judgment because of your grace and to be part of the community of the righteous father God May Our Lives bear fruits of the spirit and may our conduct be pleasing in your sight Shield us from choosing the way of the scornful dear Lord and fortify us against the counsel of the ungodly I claim victory over sin
over Temptations and over the enemy schemes in our lives Lord I lay these requests to your feet with faith as you meet us at Al points of need thank you Lord for hearing and answering my prayer in the mighty name of Jesus I pray amen if you were blessed by this message type the word amen in the comment section below I declare that all the blessings of this prayer are now upon you in the name of Jesus you can help us to reach more persons and spread the gospel you can do this by sharing the
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