Dear Lord, thank you for teaching me that true happiness is found by honoring you and obeying your commands. May my actions this day exhibit mercy, kindness, and justice. Amen.

Psalm 112 (Good News Translation) Come Together in Faith and Praise God with a Thankful Heart Introduction Psalm 112: Today’s reading may be considered a continuation of Psalm 111. Verse 10 from that psalm taught us that wisdom comes from honoring the LORD. Psalm 112 outlines the virtues of those who honor and obey the LORD and the blessings they will receive. Today’s Scripture: Psalm 112:1b Happy is the person who honors the LORD, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. Today’s Reading 1 Praise the LORD! Happy is the person who honors the LORD, who takes pleasure in obeying his commands. 2 The good man's children will be powerful in the land; his descendants will be blessed. 3 His family will be wealthy and rich, and he will be prosperous forever. 4 Light shines in the darkness for good people, for those who are merciful, kind, and just. 5 Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly. 6 A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered. 7 He is not afraid of receiving bad news; his faith is strong, and he trusts in the LORD. 8 He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated. 9 He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected. 10 The wicked see this and are angry; they glare in hate and disappear; their hopes are gone forever. Reflect Psalm 112 is considered a “wisdom” psalm, and much of the psalm focuses on the virtues of a righteous person. Reread verses 4-9. What virtues are praised? Do any of these verses speak to you? If so, why?