Bless is the man who walk with the Lord.

That beautiful statement is the very heart of the wisdom literature, echoing the first Psalm. Here is a poem that expands on that profound blessing.

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Blessed is the Man

Blessed is the man who walks with the Lord, Who aligns his path with the light of His Word. Not a sprint of haste,nor a wandering race, But a steady,deliberate, trusting pace.

"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked... but whose delight is in the law of the Lord." —Psalm 1:1-2

He walks not alone, though the way may be steep, A promise is made for the Shepherd to keep. Through the valley's shadow or the sunlit ridge, He is my companion,my wisdom, my bridge.

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." —Psalm 23:4

Blessed is the man, for his roots sink down deep To the streams of His spirit,which never sleep. When the drought of doubt parches all of the land, He shall not be withered,but firmly will stand.

Blessed is the man, for his trust is not placed In the strength of a man,or a title, or taste, But in God who is faithful,whose mercies are new, Whose compassions are proven,and promises true.

"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." —Jeremiah 17:7

So let me walk with You, today and always, In the hustle of noontide,the fog of the haze. For the greatest of blessings,the truest reward, Is simply to walk and commune with the Lord.

Amen.