Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God (Matthew 5:9). Jesus is a peacemaker. Peace between God and Man. Peace between Man and Man. Peace that passes all understanding, yet guards our hearts and minds. The … Continue reading
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8). Your heart is not pure. You will not see God. Happy Monday. Well, aren’t we glad that there’s more to the story than that. Of course your … Continue reading
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy (Matthew 5:7). I need mercy like you wouldn’t believe. Well, maybe you would. I mean, I’m not an axe-murderer or anything. I’ve never run over an old lady while driving … Continue reading
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled (Matthew 5:6). Father, grant me the hunger that only you can satisfy, the thirst that only you can quench. Create in me an emptiness that you … Continue reading
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). Let’s not read too much into this, shall we? I doubt that Jesus was literally promising you the world. Really—what would you do with it if you had … Continue reading
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). It’s good to mourn. Oh maybe not good in the sense of, “Woohooo, my heart is breaking, I’ve lost everything I love—let’s get ice cream and cheesy puffs!” … Continue reading
The words in red are calling to me. Whaddaya say we spend some time with the Sermon on the Mount? Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven(Matthew 5:3). You’re not impressing him. You … Continue reading
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar (Psalm 51:18-19). David concludes this very personal … Continue reading
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:16-17). … Continue reading
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Save me from blood guilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and … Continue reading