by Hazel Straub
What is the secret to living a vibrant life, where you prosper in all that you do? A joyful productive life comes from changing how we think, and mediating and studying the teaching of the LORD, in the Bible. Delight with following God’s ways, allowing his Word to light their path. Like trees that planted by the river, they bear fruit in season, are healthy and prosper in all they do.
Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather. But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night. And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]. (Psalm 1:1-3 AMPC)
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This message is just beautiful and the truth. Thank you!
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By: faith K. on 10/28/2018
at 12:50 am
The LORD is our source for everything. As we put him first in our lives, all we need is supplied. Praise the LORD!
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 7:16 am
Amen! Time spent in His word is never wasted time.
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By: jlrussell1212 on 10/28/2018
at 1:49 am
Yes, time in the Word of God, transforms how we think! Praise God!
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 7:18 am
Yes! Thank you for this wonderful encouragement.
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By: ekurie on 10/28/2018
at 3:27 am
Hallelujah! You are welcome!
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 7:19 am
Lovely xo
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By: Lynz Real Cooking on 10/28/2018
at 3:48 am
Thank you! xo
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 7:20 am
AS God has helped me to better see the difference between my wants vs. my needs, I have come to live more deeply in the peace only He can give. Not chasing after the things of the world and instead chasing after Him as provided more blessings that I could have ever imagined!
His Peace to you,
Chuck
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By: lakeside4jesus on 10/28/2018
at 4:06 am
Chuck, When we make the LORD our focus and our life, we are changed from the inside. It is all about him. He gives us his love, peace, joy etc. He changes our attitudes and we focus on the LORD and he gives us with abundant life!
Abundant blessings,
Hazel
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 7:25 am
Dwelling at the source of life by daily reading of the Bible is like trees planted by the streams of water. Great thought for contemplation!
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By: Peter Klopp on 10/28/2018
at 4:56 am
Yes!!! We get food for our spirit, soul and body as we read and meditate on a Bible scripture.
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 7:27 am
Reblogged this on Eric Michel Ministries International.
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By: Rev. Eric Michel on 10/28/2018
at 3:11 pm
Thank you for the reblog.
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 8:53 pm
Thanks, Hazel! Yes, we need to let God change us inside out, the way we think, believe, speak and behave. Amen!
BTW – I nominated you for the “Blogger Recognition Award.” You can read about it here: https://runwithit.blog/2018/10/28/blogger-recognition-award/.
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By: Sue Love on 10/28/2018
at 4:13 pm
You are welcome, Sue! God changes us from the inside out as we submit to him and let him transform us by renewing our mind by meditating on his Word.
Your nomination for the Blogger Recognition is appreciated. However, Pure Glory does not accept awards. Thank you, Sue for thinking of us and the honor of the nomination. Abundant blessings to you! Hazel
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 9:19 pm
Hazel – Amen! Abundant blessings to you, as well!
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By: Sue Love on 10/29/2018
at 4:40 am
Sue, I receive the blessings! 🙂
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By: Pure Glory on 10/29/2018
at 8:22 am
Psalm 1 is my son Luca’s Psalm. We speak it over him and his life often. What a beautiful picture of the tree that lives in the river of God. I like your choice of picture and your opening line “What’s the secret”.Together they stirred in me thoughts of our secret place with God. Often these trees in the water live in tucked away pristine secret places, where life is quiet and still and wondrous. I’m going to pray that my son finds a place like that inside himself.
Lots of love,
Thanks for the beautiful encouragement,
L
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By: Lauren Macdonald on 10/28/2018
at 11:02 pm
Agree with you, that your son will find a secret place inside himself to see with God. Lauren, you are most welcome! Love and hugs!
Hazel
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By: Pure Glory on 10/28/2018
at 11:17 pm
Thank you Hazel. He wrestles with the beginning and the end of Psalm 1, as we all do. Your agreement is so appreciated and powerful,
Lots of love,
L
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By: Lauren Macdonald on 10/29/2018
at 11:28 am
Amen! The key to prosperity indeed! Well said!
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By: Warren Richards on 10/29/2018
at 6:36 pm
Praise God for his wisdom! Thank you!
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By: Pure Glory on 10/29/2018
at 7:28 pm
You’re welcome!
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By: Warren Richards on 10/30/2018
at 3:38 am