Psalms 1:1-3

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked,

or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers.

2 But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants;

day and night they think about his law.

3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season without fail.

Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper. (NLT)

There is much joy in following the Lord. Satan and the wicked want sin to seem fun, enjoyable and desirable and above all to withhold the truth from you. They want nothing more than to rob you of your joy in the Lord so that they can scoff and laugh at you. Sin brings you down; down to a place none of us want to be at – the bottom of the pit.

But those who turn from sin and delight in doing everything the LORD wants will receive joy and blessings. God never said life would be easy, but living for Him will bring much joy even in the time of trails and hardship. Verse three says they will bear fruit each season without fail. No matter what life throws at you when you live in the LORD He will not leave you or forsake you but in all that you do He will prosper you.

You will be like a tree planted along the riverbank – Strong and thriving.

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