The Prospering Soul

1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:1-3

Everyone wants to prosper right? Yet few are willing to pay the price to truly prosper from God's perspective. Many think prospering is in wealth, riches, and fame. We live in a culture that chases the 'American dream', and we are told that this is what life is all about. Many are in hot pursuit of a bigger house, faster car, and fatter paychecks. This is not inherently wrong or sinful, but as believers we need to understand what true prospering is all about.

Meditating on Gods laws day and night are prerequisites to prospering and being a fruitful tree. Delighting fully in the Lord and His ways are the antidote to successful living. Walking in truth, light and love are the prescription for true prospering and freedom. Until our focus in fully on pleasing the Lord then we will not walk in the fullness of what it means to prosper.

Remember that the kingdom of God is an upside down kingdom. If you want to be first then you gotta be last. If you want to live then you have to die. If you want to get ahead then you have to lay it all down. Humility, love, sacrifice, and persevering are a few of the traits that mark the truly prosperous soul.