The Blessed Life: Rooted in God's Word, Flourishing in Every Season (Psalm 1)
- Author
- James Long
- Published
- Wed 23 Jul 2025
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📖 Episode Title: The Blessed Life: Rooted in God’s Word, Flourishing in Every Season (Psalm 1)
Episode Summary
In this foundational episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. explores the opening chapter of the Psalter—Psalm 1—and its timeless wisdom about the path to a blessed life. Learn how to resist spiritual drift, develop delight-driven habits in God's Word, and cultivate stability and fruitfulness no matter what season you're in.
If you feel spiritually dry or distracted by worldly voices, Psalm 1 offers the clarity and direction your soul needs.
Key Takeaways
- True blessing is not found in circumstances but in being rooted in God’s Word.
- Spiritual drift begins subtly—with the voices we listen to.
- Meditation is not passive—it is active, transformative engagement with Scripture.
- The godly life is like a tree: rooted, nourished, fruitful, and resilient.
- The counsel you follow today shapes the destiny you walk toward tomorrow.
Scripture Focus
- Psalm 1:1–6
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17
- John 17:17
- Matthew 7:13–14
- Romans 3:10–12
Reflect and Respond
- What voices or influences are shaping your thinking right now?
- Are you experiencing spiritual drought or flourishing fruit?
- Do you delight in God’s Word—or merely read it out of duty?
- What might it look like to meditate “day and night” this week?
- Who in your life needs encouragement from Psalm 1?
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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