Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

26 Jan 2026

“Blessed 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, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭2

In the fast-paced and competitive world of work, it is easy to feel pressured into rivalry, anxiety, or subtle compromise. Ambition and performance demands can quietly shape our values, tempting us to take shortcuts, dull our conscience, or measure success by outcomes alone rather than by integrity. As a mentor, I have seen how easily even well-intentioned believers can drift when the pace of life outruns their spiritual anchoring.

Yet Scripture gently reminds us that true blessing does not come from keeping up with the crowd or adopting the values of a results-driven world. It flows from a life rooted in God’s truth. This requires intentionality—a daily choice to align our decisions, attitudes, and conduct with God’s ways, even when doing so feels costly or counter-cultural.

Today’s Scripture invites us to pause and reflect: where does our delight truly rest? Is it in temporary success built on unstable ground, or in the steady nourishment of God’s Word, which forms character and produces lasting fruit? A life rooted in Him may not always look impressive by worldly standards, but it carries depth, resilience, and quiet strength.

For those who sense they have drifted, perhaps compromising under pressure or losing clarity of purpose, this psalm offers hope, not condemnation. God always provides a way back. In Him, there is renewal, realignment, and restoration. As we return to His truth, we discover that true fulfillment in the workplace is not measured by titles or rewards, but by faithfulness, integrity, and a life that quietly bears fruit for the glory of Christ and the good of others.

Psalm 1:1–2 reminds believers that spiritual flourishing begins with guarding our influences and cultivating a deep, joyful relationship with God through His Word.

“The person who delights in the Lord values the Giver more highly than His gifts.”