You are more blessed than you think!

‘Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalms 1:1-3 kjv

Many homes in the west have shelves of Bibles to study. Abroad, some are given one page of the Bible to memorize. When they are finally given a Bible, they lovingly embrace their book and weep with joy. 

I watched a program on TBN talking about the Monks who lived off the coast of Britain long ago. They treated Gods word with a deep reverence as they painfully preserved each page, rewriting the text onto new paper with such delicate care that it took them over 700 years. If it weren’t for them, how would we have God’s word today? 

One particular monk memorized all 150 chapters of Psalms. My ambitious heart thought that was a great idea! But could I do it? Because, if I forget where I placed the car keys, how could I do this? Then, I knew; only through the Holy Spirit.

Today, their island stands alone and empty. These men accomplished their mission so the Bible could be sent forth around the world. I am in awe over the discipline and the reverent love they had for God’s word. 

Let’s pray:

Heavenly Father,

Our hearts want to bless you in every way we can. We choose not to take advice from the ungodly. We choose not to be in their path. We will not sit ourselves among them, unless you O Lord direct our mouths to speak your gospel. You have blessed us Father and have written your ways deep in our hearts. We declare your Holy Spirit directs our paths. We meditate upon your word when we get up in the morning until we rest in the evening, we know you are always there for us. You are faithful.  Your hand has made us like a beautiful tree that is planted by rivers of water. We never thirst and you give us what we need continually. We bear good fruit for your glory in the perfect season you have given to us. We rejoice in you O Father! You encourage us continually because our leaf does not wither and whatever we do, we do in your love. We prosper in so many ways as we mature in you O Father. Thank you for blessing us. Thank you for smiling on us. We give you all honor and praise. In Jesus your Son, amen.