Psalm 1: Rooted in Him

The Psalms are an incredible way to help us connect with God. Through joyful praise and challenging lament, join us as we dive into the psalms week by week!

“¹Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, ²but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. ³That 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. ⁴Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. ⁵Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. ⁶For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction." Psalm 1 (NIV)

Have you ever seen a big, strong tree right by the water? Its roots run deep, its leaves stay green and it produces fruit in just the right season. It’s steady. Unshaken. That’s the picture Psalm 1 gives of someone who follows God.

But let’s be real—some days, you don’t feel like that tree. Some days, you feel more like a leaf caught in the wind, tossed around by stress, expectations or whatever life is throwing at you. Maybe you’re overwhelmed by comparison, struggling with doubt or just feeling spiritually dry. It’s easy to let your faith become something you squeeze in when you have time rather than something that actually grounds you.

You might have felt this recently. Maybe you were scrolling through social media, seeing post after post of friends hitting big milestones—buying houses, getting promotions and celebrating anniversaries. Meanwhile, you’re sitting there in sweatpants, eating cereal for dinner, feeling so behind. You catch yourself thinking, What am I even doing with my life? But then you remember this Psalm. It doesn’t say blessed is the one who “has it all together” or “keeps up with everyone else.” It says blessed is the one who delights in God’s Word, who stays rooted in Him no matter what season they’re in.

So, where are you planted right now? Are you sinking your roots deep into God’s truth, drawing strength from Him? Or are you letting the winds of comparison, stress or uncertainty pull you in every direction?

Take a deep breath. Open His Word today, even if it’s just for five minutes. Let your roots grow a little deeper. Because when you’re planted in Him, you won’t wither—you’ll thrive.