Psalm 1 - who are you walking with?
Read Psalm 1 (see bottom). The book of Psalms opens with a profound, foundational truth: true joy is found in obeying God. As a collection of wisdom, poetry, and truth, the Psalms teach us how to live and remind us to turn to God in every situation. To walk in this joy, we must be mindful of our influences. The people we surround ourselves with shape our character and our faith. If we closely associate with those who mock God or ridicule His Word, their worldview can easily skew our own, tempting us to drift from the truth. Instead, we should actively seek friendships that build our faith—friends who encourage us to draw closer to God and walk in His ways. Following God requires knowing His heart, which comes from intentionally engaging with Scripture. Meditating on His Word, searching the scriptures, and studying His commands allow us to apply biblical truth to our daily lives. Just as a tree soaks up water to bear good fruit, we must soak up God’s Word to align our minds and acti...