Delight In The Word Of God

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Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked,
Or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.
They are like trees planted by the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves will never wither and they will prosper in   do.
Psalm 1:1-3 (NLT)

 

In these verses, David gives us a warning and then a promise. He warns us not to follow ungodly advice, hang around, or join with sinners. However, David does tell us to delight in and meditate on God and His Word. Then we will be as trees planted by the riverbank, well watered and strong, bearing fruit each season and enjoy a prosperous life.

 

As grandparents, we desire for our grandchildren to live significant lives not conformed to this world but able to recognize and resist the ungodly influences to which they are exposed.  However, we would like for them to be like trees watered by God’s Word, growing strong in their faith, making decisions according to His Word. Then they will have purpose, live a prosperous life bearing fruit in each season of their life, and be a blessing to others.

 

We need to pray our grandchildren’s parents will encourage and teach our grandchildren to love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind and delight in God’s Word. In addition, we can pray for them intentionally and water their lives with our godly examples.

 

Dear Father,
I pray my grandchildren will live a joyful and productive life
because they are not following the advice, plans and purposes of the ungodly.
But they will delight and habitually meditate
on the Word of God, following its teachings.
I pray they will live in the life God has ordained for them.
In Jesus Name.

© 2010 Lillian Penner

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