Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Some good home training.

Matthew 5:

 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.



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JESUS has called us to “follow HIM” and to do HIS will but how? How am I supposed to do HIS will when life is upside down or sideways or some other off direction?


HIS answer is simple:
  • Be “poor in spirit” and stop fighting GOD’s will for a moment to see what HE will do.
  • Be in a “mournful” state over the sins that easily gets to me and watch the FORGIVER work.
  • Be “meek” instead of bragging about gifts and abilities so GOD can get the credit, not me.
  • Be “hungry and thirsty for righteousness” wanting real and perfect worship of GOD instead of my sometimes worship attitude.
  • Be “merciful” because my list of sins is long, wide and in need of GOD’s repair.
  • Be “pure in heart” because lust is the opposite direction of love and poor motives are selfish.
  • Be a “peacemaker” because people are repelled by hatred, prejudice and malice but drawn by GOD’s love for one another.
  • Be “persecuted” and different than the world, proclaiming GOD’s SON as my savior even if friends, family or foes don’t bow to HIM.
  • Do you feel you are at “odds” with GOD?
  • Can you believe HE will forgive you even for “that” sin?
  • Can you change your heart today?
  • Will you bless someone with one of these words of comfort?


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