How happy is everyone who fears the Lord,
who walks in his ways!
Psalm 128:1
Happy and blessed are used interchangeably meaning oh the happiness of the man.
As I read this passage I thought of Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
I also came across this verse
Hallelujah!
Happy is the man who fears the Lord,
taking great delight
in His commandments.
Psalm 112:1
(not craven terror but reverent love, ESV notes)
Do I put as much effort into fearing the Lord and loving him reverently as I do in getting ready for the day? How much time do I spend picking out my clothes, putting on make-up and doing my hair each morning? Do I look forward to getting to know God by saturating my heart, mind and soul with His Word and spending time in his presence? Or am I spending more time taking care of the physical body that will someday return to the earth?
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a new outfit, on sale of course. Making myself presentable for my husband and the day ahead. I am also very anxious to get back to my exercise routine once the snow melts a little. And I attempt to eat healthy. But I have to ask myself what takes precedence? Outer beauty that will return to the dust? Or a woman who loves God with all her heart, mind and soul, taking great delight in His commandments.
1 comment:
Good post! I agree Jody we get the wrong ideas about the word fear. I like "stand in awe" I love Blue Letter Bible it has helped me a lot.
Maybe as we get dressed for the day we can remember that we are going to be standing in awe of Him. Perpare our inner selves as much as the outer selves. Thanks for sharing
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