I Want To Be That Guy

 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.
 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.
         
 The ungodly are not so,
         But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.

--Psalm 1: 1-4 (NKJ)

Gracious God,

I want to be that guy who is BLESSED.

I don’t want to be that guy who listens to the advice of the wicked or is influenced by their bad example.

I don’t want to be that guy who allows himself to stand around doing nothing in the midst of evil people who continue in pursuing their sinful ways.

I don’t want to be that guy that sits down, joining company with those who would dare to ridicule You and defiantly reject the Truth of Your Way.

I want to be that guy who is happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable.

I want to be that guy that has cultivated a desire to hold Your Word in his heart.

I want to be that guy who’s best joy comes from considering, studying and meditating on Your Word…all the time, day and night.

I want to be that guy who is like a tree that was planted by the streams of water…nourished, strong and steadfast, ready to see You move through him to help others and bring glory to Your Name.

I want to be that guy who knows that a life lived without You is worthless and will count for nothing.

I want to be that guy who is BLESSED,

In the name of Jesus, Amen.