Read
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. -Psalm 1:2
Reflect
What do you delight in? What makes you really happy? And don't worry about being super-Christian in your answer; be real. Is it clothing? Music? Boys/girls? The Phillies? Maybe it is hanging out with friends. Or gaming. You might be a Twilight nut, or love all of the Facebook applications. Whatever it is, think for a second about why it makes you happy. What is it about your passion that makes you feel so good?
Read Psalm 1:1-3. These three verses paint a really cool picture of what it looks like to seek God and His Word. Look at verse 1. This psalm written thousands of years ago says what you know to be true today: You cannot have meaningful relationships with people who foolishly chase the ways of this world. Verse 2 continues this message. It says that the kind of people who do not hang out with the wicked are also those who find happiness in knowing God through His Word. Verse 3 finishes the picture: The person who delights in knowing and obey the Word of God will be like a healthy, vibrant tree. God will bless this person.
Can you say that you honestly take joy in spending time with God through His Word? Don't feel guilty for the other things that bring you joy in life. God desires for you to live a full, fun life. But you may want to think about what you look to for happiness. If you look at your life and see that you put other things before your relationship with God, you need to make a change.
Finding God in His Word can truly lead to a kind of happiness you can't find anywhere else. Give it a chance this week, today, right now....you might be surprised.
Respond
1. What are some practical, real-life examples of ways in which God's Word might bring joy to your everyday life?
2. Do you meditate on God's Word? Do you think about it during the day? What about at night? If not, why not?
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