Psalm 112
New International Version (NIV)
1 Praise the LORD.[b] Blessed are those who fear the LORD,
who find great delight in his commands.
2 Their children will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
7 They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn[c] will be lifted high in honor.
10 The wicked will see and be vexed,
they will gnash their teeth and waste away;
the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
So many Psalms begin with Praise the LORD! How often to I just praise the LORD? Not often enough, but I am trying to be thankful and give thanks and praise to God more often. This has made the good things more significant and has helped me get through the hard times by recognizing all that God has blessed me with. Also god uses the hard times for my good and I can give thanks for that as I look back and see God at work. As I read this Psalm I see the overabundant stream of blessing that God promises to send over us as we live righteously! I love that the verse says: blessed are those who find great delight in his commands. God's commands are not an obligation or a burden. Following God is a great joy! It is not easy but it is the best possible life!
Prayer:
who find great delight in his commands.
2 Their children will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
6 Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
7 They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear;
in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
9 They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor,
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn[c] will be lifted high in honor.
10 The wicked will see and be vexed,
they will gnash their teeth and waste away;
the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
So many Psalms begin with Praise the LORD! How often to I just praise the LORD? Not often enough, but I am trying to be thankful and give thanks and praise to God more often. This has made the good things more significant and has helped me get through the hard times by recognizing all that God has blessed me with. Also god uses the hard times for my good and I can give thanks for that as I look back and see God at work. As I read this Psalm I see the overabundant stream of blessing that God promises to send over us as we live righteously! I love that the verse says: blessed are those who find great delight in his commands. God's commands are not an obligation or a burden. Following God is a great joy! It is not easy but it is the best possible life!
Prayer:
Praise the Lord!
I want to follow you in all things and delight in my life following you.
God thank you for the blessings you shower upon us!
Amen!
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