Blessed is the man who does not walk in counsel of wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers, but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by the streams of water, which yields fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Some days I find my primary focus is on myself, the things I think I need, the things I think I need done, my timetable, my desires for my life. Usually when I see this verse I think I shouldn't walk in counsel of those wicked people all around me. But today I looked a little deeper. I am wicked.
Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
Why am I walking in my own counsel? Why am I trying to counsel myself on all the things that need to be set straight in my life? I have a great God who has lovingly given me a beautiful book to seek counsel from. I have a gracious God who lovingly and patiently listens to my every word and comforts me. Why would I listen to the wicked counsel that comes from my own deceitful heart when I have a King who desires to lead me on the right path? Why would I choose to go my own way when His way will lead me to peaceful streams and success in His goals for my life. Goals He designed for me.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
So today I will bring my mind back to focusing on the beautiful words God has given us and take the focus off me and delight myself in the LORD.
Blessings
