Psalm 1
Planted by streams of blessing
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Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the [daily headlines]
or [listen to the conspiracy theories]
or sit in the company of [doom sayers],
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.
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O Lord, we are surrounded by streams of anxiety and rivers of doubt.
Yet you have put us in the most blessed place on earth,
And we live in the greatest of times.
Plant me by the streams of hope, joy, and love.
Let my roots sink deep into your mercy,
And let this winter of the soul bring forth good fruit,
In your good time, and your good season.
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(Photo: Saunder Brothers Farm, Piney River, Virginia)