Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. -Psalms 1:1-4

One would have thought this ancient wisdom for a blessed life will start with requirements for a pious life. Instead, it starts with advice on company and relationship. It doesn’t matter how devoutly you live, unless your relationships are right, your blessedness will be blown away by the wind.

In the words of Jim Rohn; "You must constantly ask yourself these questions:  Who am I around? What are they doing to me?  What have they got me reading? What have they got me saying? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? And most important, what do they have me becoming? Then ask yourself the big question: Is that okay?"

Only have people in your inner circle who share your values. Iron can truly sharpen iron as it says in the ancient script, relationships can take you to heights unimaginable when it’s right, get it wrong and it has dashed many a destiny against the rocks. Get driven away like chaff or fly with the wind, the choice is yours.

Relationship is a bit like being in a ship at sea; try all you want, you’ll never out-travel the ship you’re in. Isn’t it just great you’re not at sea and you own yourself; you can walk out on any unfruitful relationship. You owe it to yourself.

Why feed with chickens when you can soar with eagles; I see you flying with the wind to new heights in Jesus’ name.