In Perspective

Everyone wants a happy life. No one wants sadness. To be a Christian and remain unhappy for most of your life is tragic. The Lord Jesus, several times, stated that His desire is for our joy to be made complete in Him. And happiness finds steadiness in joy. Scriptures talk about the blessed life, the happy life. Happiness is available to us. We have the choice to pursue and live it. It is a way of life—a life that is lived in a right relationship with God. And if you live it life this way, you’ll find lasting joy in Christ. Psalm 1 straightforwardly and simply lays the right path in pursuit of happiness . Let’s look and see all the practical insights the psalmist provides us with regarding being happy in life. Don’t Overvalue the Advice of the Ungodly The child of God should not let the world’s voice hold stronger ground than God’s voice. This is a pitfall that many believers fall into today. So many look to “professionals” and celebrities for advice, therapy, financial planning, goal-s...

Psalm 128 is called a song of ascents. They say it's because they are traveling up, making their way up to Jerusalem when this Psalm was composed. A mediation and devotional on Psalm 128 lets us in on the feelings of God's people. There's a lifting of the spirit, a spiritual ascent likewise as you ponder on some truths they've shared in this chapter. Scripture Text Psalm 128 A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers , each one wh o keeps his commands. 2 You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure . 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table. 4 Yes indeed, the man w ho fears the Lord will be blessed in this way . 5 May the Lord bless you from Zion that you might see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life 6 and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace. The Blessing o...