Blessed
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-- whatever they do prospers." Psalm 1:1-3 Sometimes we hear words from the Bible so much they begin to lose their meaning. Beautiful words like "grace, mercy, Yahweh, blessed." In college I was an English major because I love words and the meaning of words and how an author can string these bare words together to make a tapestry of beauty. Words can evoke emotion, draw us into imaginary worlds, or inspire us to action.The Bible is filled with beautiful writing styles and poetry. The writers skillfully and intentionally chose certain words and imagery to illustrate a truth or tell a story....