Two Paths
Where are you planting yourself to grow justice and life for others?
Psalm 1:1-3
Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers, but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.
Psalm 1 offers a vision of flourishing, contrasting two paths: one rooted in life-giving rhythms and the other leading to barrenness. Those who delight in the Creator’s law—justice, mercy, and compassion—are like trees planted by streams of water, thriving even in challenging seasons.
This image isn’t about individual perfection but about connection—to the Creator, to community, and to a purpose that sustains life. Trees bear fruit not for themselves but for the good of others, and their roots stretch toward a source that never runs dry. Psalm 1 reminds us that where we plant ourselves matters. Aligning with what is just and merciful allows us to grow in ways that nourish both our spirits and the world around us.
Where are you planting yourself to grow justice and life for others?
– Katelin Champion