Matthew 5:10
Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]
Matthew 5:9
Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].
Matthew 5:3
Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]
*Prayer:*
Father, help me to remain humble before You. Let me never depend on my own strength, but continually recognize my need for Your grace, wisdom, and power. In Jesus' name, Amen.
The world often celebrates self-sufficiency, but the kingdom of God welcomes those who acknowledge their dependence on Him. When a person realizes, "Lord, I need You every day," that person is positioned to receive God's grace, wisdom, strength, and direction.
*Prayer:*
Father, help me to remain humble before You. Let me never depend on my own strength, but continually recognize my need for Your grace, wisdom, and power. In Jesus' name, Amen.
The world often celebrates self-sufficiency, but the kingdom of God welcomes those who acknowledge their dependence on Him. When a person realizes, "Lord, I need You every day," that person is positioned to receive God's grace, wisdom, strength, and direction.