Two Choices

Psalm 1The Message (MSG)

1 How well God must like you—
    you don’t hang out at Sin Saloon,
    you don’t slink along Dead-End Road,
    you don’t go to Smart-Mouth College.

2-3 Instead you thrill to God’s Word,
    you chew on Scripture day and night.
You’re a tree replanted in Eden,
    bearing fresh fruit every month,
Never dropping a leaf,
    always in blossom.

4-5 You’re not at all like the wicked,
    who are mere windblown dust—
Without defense in court,
    unfit company for innocent people.

6 God charts the road you take.
The road they take is Skid Row.

The Message version of this Psalm seems a little bit on the flippant, but it gives a good picture of how God loves it when we walk in His way. He always loves us but is pleased with us when our behavior reflects an obedient spirit.

Think back to your childhood and the difference a day filled with fun and laughter had on the family dynamics.  Obedience and respect for parents made for a peaceful and even fun day in the home.

The same is true of our relationship with God. When I am walking in His direction, heading down the right path, I am filled with contentment.  When I am in the midst of rebellion or conflict my stomach is churning and I feel anything but peace and joy.

There are two ways to face every day: with an obedient and light heart, or not.

Psalm 1