Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.;” - Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) Our thoughts shape our lives more than we realize. The Bible warns us not …
Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.;”
– Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV)
Our thoughts shape our lives more than we realize. The Bible warns us not just about actions—it begins with our thoughts. As Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) states, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Psalm 1 clearly distinguishes between the blessed and the ungodly, and this difference starts with meditation and what they choose to think about.
Your Thoughts Determine Your Identity
Psalm 1:1-2 tells us that the blessed man does not walk, stand, or sit with the ungodly. Instead, he meditates—he thinks differently. Your identity—whether you are perceived as godly or ungodly—begins in the mind.
Luke 6:45 reminds us that what flows out of a person originates from within—their thoughts and meditations.
Your Character Is Shaped by Your Thoughts
You don’t behave out of character; you act according to your character, which is rooted in your thinking. While culture, upbringing, trauma, or habits may influence our thoughts, Scripture offers us the opportunity to renew our minds (Romans 12:2 NKJV).
No action occurs without a preceding thought.
Matthew 15:19 (NKJV) tells us, “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.” No action occurs without a preceding thought. Even sin begins in the mind before it manifests in behavior. Malice, envy, lust, and dishonesty are all thoughts before they become deeds.
Your Posture and Prosperity Are Linked to Thought
Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) states, “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.” A blessed person isn’t just fortunate—they are thoughtful. This verse paints a picture of a stable, fruitful tree that prospers in every season. The root of that prosperity is meditation—consistently thinking God’s thoughts.
You can pray, fast, and worship, but if your thinking doesn’t change, your outcomes won’t either. Prayer may open the door, but your thoughts determine what you do once you walk through it.
Fruitfulness Follows Focused Thinking
Whatever you desire to succeed in must occupy your thoughts. Joshua 1:8 (NKJV) reinforces this: “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Your level of fruitfulness is directly proportional to the depth and consistency of your thinking.
Song of Worship
Sound Mind
Song by Melissa Helser
Prayer – Lord, I surrender my mind to You. Teach me to meditate on Your Word, to think thoughts that are pure, true, and excellent. Uproot every toxic mindset that is keeping me from being fruitful. Let my life reflect the blessing of a renewed mind, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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