Blessed is the man that…his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. Ps 1:1-2

Everyday we are faced with choices and the voices we listen to. Choose who you will serve, and all other decisions will follow that choice. Begin your day with God or go at it alone. Begin your day in prayer, with time in God’s word, and He will bless you with His presence. This is not a formula for success, it is a walk of faith. The walk of faith is a blessed life in God’s presence because of the decision to choose Him and deny yourself to walk alone. The scripture passage declares that the blessed life is the one that involves God. The blessed life begins with “delight…in the law of the Lord.” The one who looks to God’s word and ponders His word in their heart, receive guidance and instruction that leads to long life and one that is pleasing to God. “The word of God is living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword…a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Heb 4:12). God’s word is discerning and able to cut to the heart of a matter. The one who looks to God’s word, leans on His understanding, and chooses God’s way will have “the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:7). My friend, the blessing of God’s peace follows the one who “in His law doth he meditate day and night.” Choose to involve God at the beginning of your day and find His delight as He guides and directs you through the choices you face and the decisions you make. Father, open Your word to my heart and fill me with a passion for Your word and Your presence to walk in the blessed life with You. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.