S-o-o-o-o, I would ask that all of you say a prayer for the people around the globe who have lost loved ones to terrorist actions. Today, I think specifically of those in Paris. We all know the Lord will comfort them and I pray they all know that He is with them, even in these dark times.
One of my favorite comfort passages in Scripture is Jesus’s introduction to the Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes. I find myself turning to them more and more as I grow in the faith. Perhaps you would like to take a moment immersing your heart, mind and soul in this humble exhortation?
If so, here are The Beatitudes for your spiritual enjoyment –
Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV)
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
May God bless each and every one of you every day in every way. Amen.
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