Psalm 112: 1 ‘Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.”
Dear God,
I am grateful for this new day, and for the chance to live in it, with productivity and enjoyment. In the light of what many around the world experience and endure, I am most blessed. Please keep me ever mindful of my privileges and fill my heart with true gratitude, expressed in word and song. No matter my circumstances, if I am willing the Holy Spirit can cause me to rejoice in You, as well as give reverence and obedience to Your commandments, which in turn brings your blessings; for to be righteous in You, brings blessings in its train.
This principle is illustrated in the Israelite nation, if and when they were obedient, God promised the future blessing of having many upright, good living descendants, with wealth from prosperous farms and businesses to follow them: which was realized. We of today, though beloved by God, are not an example nation like Israel, and therefore are not necessarily promised large families and productive lands and businesses; but we are promised, God’s presence and strength amongst us, along with the infilling of the Holy Spirit, with the promise that by our invitation, He will lead us and our contacts, safely home to heaven.
I read in Your word, that as with the people of old, when we accept Jesus into our heart, that our sins will be forgiven, and that He places His laws into our heart, so not only do we know what the laws are, but then we are able to live by them. This occurred for those who were willing and accepted You in the Israelite nation.
Psalm 112 tells me that to be Your person, means that I will be an upright, gracious, full of compassion and righteousness. Dealing graciously with others; guiding our affairs with discretion. My heart will be steadfast in the Lord, with no need to fear.
I praise You, for You have blessed me. In reverence I love You, and delight to do Your will in obedience.
Amen