Verse of the Day - weekend 8/22

Through the Bible - Psalms 120-125, 1 Corinthians 7   Good morning, We have had the privilege to be taking care of our one and a half year old  grandaughter Layna for the last week.  Her parents are joining us for an extra few days of family vacation.   I read Psalm 128 the other day.  It was a song of ascents that was traditionally sung as the people made the way to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate the religious holidays, the "feasts".  It was a time of joy, celebration and thanksgiving.   The psalm starts out telling of the joys of following the Lord.  The prosperity and fruit of labor that is spoken of is not talking about a "prosperity gospel" but of the joys of a Godly, a Godward life.  Joys that money can't buy.   Ps 128:1-3  How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! 2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be!   NLT   Today's verse is the final one of the chapter.  It celebrates the joys of being a grandparent.    Ps 128:6 May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace!    NLT   Watching our granddaughter run, laugh, play, and basically enjoy life has been a blessing to us this past week.  Having one of these little ones helps you to appreciate how God has blessed you, how the simple things of a fountain, a pool, or a ball can bring such joy and happiness to them and through them to us.   This weekend, as you spend time with family, try to take the time to appreciate the simple things that we take for granted in our lives every day.  If you have the opportunity enjoy time with your children, grandchildren, or even some of the "little ones" at church.   In Christ, Mike   Ps 128:1-129:1 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 128 1 How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! 2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be! 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table. 4 That is the Lord's blessing for those who fear him. 5 May the Lord continually bless you from Zion. May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live. 6 May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace!   NLT