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We all want a fruitful and blessed life, but what does that truly mean, and how do we obtain it?

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Spiritual battles require spiritual armour—the armour that only the gospel of peace can provide.

Ephesians 6:11-15

Ignoring the grace of God creates a vacuum, which in turn creates toxic relationships as we look for what only God can supply.

Eternity is worth looking to

Colossians 3:1-3

Life is filled with regret over words spoken. The tongue is a force to be reckoned with. There is hope.

Be encouraged, the 'so-called' blessings of this world are short lived. God knows!

The wicked seem to flourish, but it will be short lived. The LORD knows your way.

Our tongues condemn us as untameable flames, therefore, consider carefully the judgement that awaits for those who call themselves teacher.

A man reaps what he sows, and in this case, the fruit of consistent delight in, and meditation on, the Word of God gives blessing.

Showing partiality to others cheapens the mercy of God as it is reflected through our actions.

It is foolish to believe that faith operates in a vacuum apart from works. Works demonstrate faith, and are in fact a completion of faith.

Anger is as condemnable as murder!

Matthew 5:21-26

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Blessed is the man

Psalms 1:1-2

Everyone wants blessing, but are you willing to change paths to have it?

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#blessing

#delight

#fighterverse

Published April 21st, 2016

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Blessing comes through where we choose to exist.

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Psalms 1:1-2

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Blessed is the man 1

who a walks not in b the counsel of the wicked,

nor stands in c the way of sinners,

nor d sits in e the seat of f scoffers;

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but his g delight is in the law 1 of the Lord,

and on his h law he meditates day and night.

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Some would see blessing as being a passive experience on our behalf, and an active process on God's behalf. This is not so. These verses show that the title of 'blessed' comes from a pattern of life demonstrated in the normal flow of living.

Where a man regular walks, stands, and sits, tells you a lot about his values and passions.

I love that the Psalmist draws our attention to the distinction between, the connectedness of, 'delight' and 'meditation'. One may meditate without delight; pondering great mysteries for the sake of notoriety or academic prestige. Yet the meditation here, first springs from delight.

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Josué Pineda

Great that you joined us in this group. Welcome!

Chris Thomas

Thanks. Being a part of a group helps me stay accountable to persist in the discipline of delighting in the Word.

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