Lord, this world can be so cruel-
Filled with unkind words and invisible daggers.
But when wrongs are done to me,
Lord keep me soft.
Lord, this world can be so abusive-
Filled with brutal people and wealthy beggars.
But when wrongs are done to me,
Lord keep me soft.
Lord, this world can be so consumed-
Filled with selfishness and materialistic passions.
But when wrongs are done to me,
Lord keep me soft.
Lord keep me soft.
Remind me of those who live life without.
The thousands of people stuck in a drought.
Remind me of children who are lucky to eat.
The thousands of people, no shoes on their feet.
Remind me of the girls sold to man’s lust.
The families who sell her, believing they must.
Remind me of countries with sewage as water.
The cultures submitting innocent people to slaughter.
Remind me of fathers enslaved to cutting stone
And their children whose inheritance will be his loan.
Remind me, Lord, my problems are nothing.
In the land that I live, I will always have something.
Even our homeless are rich when compared.
Lord keep me soft. Don’t let me get hard.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Struggling with Addictions.
Money is running out, but the craving is strong, and your mind scrambles for a way to get your fix. You glance at your empty bank account and at the same time realize that your closest friends have all vanished from your life, tired of dealing with your addiction... or too buried by their own.
Picking up your phone, you scroll through the names, hoping that one of your old contacts would take compassion on you and loan you some money. "Why do you need the money?" they ask... And you desperate for the cash, sneak out a little white lie. "Food". Which was probably true. After all, you hadn't really eaten a good meal in a while, and God knows, that you had no money to buy food, let alone the desperately desired fix....
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I have gotten an inkling that those I've interacted with on the streets, and even on occasion by those I know, are struggling with addictions. I've found that often, those struggling with addiction will appeal to us with a request for their basic needs - food, shelter, clothes, and maybe even work... But within them is a desperation to satisfy their addiction. By handing them money, I don't believe that we are really helping them, but rather aiding their addiction.
So what can we do?
I implore you to ask yourself, what is the basic need behind an addiction? Perhaps I am too quick to come to a conclusion, and please give me your thoughts, but I wonder if maybe the basic need behind addictions is a need for Jesus Christ. A need for God's unconditional love that was sent down to earth as a sacrifice for our sins, so that we could have relationship with HIM. The basic need of love.
God made a way for us to have relationship with him, and by grace, we can be saved! Saved, yes, even from addictions!
Now, I know that often, that isn't easily accepted... but I do know that love is rarely rejected. So for me, I hope I always respond to those around me, those on the streets, those who call me searching for money, with love. The unconditional love that God has freely given to me.
Freely you have received, so freely give...
If you are struggling with addictions, I hope you hear this - There is hope and unconditional love waiting for you!
Picking up your phone, you scroll through the names, hoping that one of your old contacts would take compassion on you and loan you some money. "Why do you need the money?" they ask... And you desperate for the cash, sneak out a little white lie. "Food". Which was probably true. After all, you hadn't really eaten a good meal in a while, and God knows, that you had no money to buy food, let alone the desperately desired fix....
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I have gotten an inkling that those I've interacted with on the streets, and even on occasion by those I know, are struggling with addictions. I've found that often, those struggling with addiction will appeal to us with a request for their basic needs - food, shelter, clothes, and maybe even work... But within them is a desperation to satisfy their addiction. By handing them money, I don't believe that we are really helping them, but rather aiding their addiction.
So what can we do?
I implore you to ask yourself, what is the basic need behind an addiction? Perhaps I am too quick to come to a conclusion, and please give me your thoughts, but I wonder if maybe the basic need behind addictions is a need for Jesus Christ. A need for God's unconditional love that was sent down to earth as a sacrifice for our sins, so that we could have relationship with HIM. The basic need of love.
God made a way for us to have relationship with him, and by grace, we can be saved! Saved, yes, even from addictions!
Now, I know that often, that isn't easily accepted... but I do know that love is rarely rejected. So for me, I hope I always respond to those around me, those on the streets, those who call me searching for money, with love. The unconditional love that God has freely given to me.
Freely you have received, so freely give...
If you are struggling with addictions, I hope you hear this - There is hope and unconditional love waiting for you!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Cardboard Sign
Two days ago I met a young girl, who I will refer to as Maggie, standing on a corner holding up a cardboard sign. A cardboard sign that tells of a class of people, not very highly looked upon, and often ignored.
I put my four way flashers on and got out of my car, not really thinking, just moving. I walked up to Maggie and gently asked her “What’s going on?”
She was homeless and hungry…and pregnant.
“How old are you?”
She was eighteen, had just gotten out of a bad relationship, and was trying to get to Little Rock to stay with her sister.
I didn’t know what to do or how I could help her, but I knew that I wanted to. I didn’t have any cash, but I had some leftovers from the restaurant I’d just left and some crackers. I offered them to her and she quickly accepted…
Over the course of the next two days, and with Lifehouse and my sister behind me, I was able to offer Maggie some encouragement, a bus ticket to her sister, meals, a place to stay, and what I hoped would be a new beginning for her.
Maggie had been homeless for a week, after leaving her abusive, drug-addicted boyfriend of the last year and a half. She was four and a half months pregnant, lonely, and hopeless. Through God’s grace, my sister and I had the chance to sow seeds of love and truth into her…
Maggie had a ticket to Little Rock today. She was supposed to call my sister and I this morning, and we planned to meet her at the bus station; however, though my sister waited for quite some time for her, she never showed up. It’s possible she still made it to that bus, but we will most likely never know.
I can’t quite explain what emotions I have…When I stepped into this situation I was prepared to be lied to and was mindful of the possibility of being taken advantage of… but in the end, I still found myself disappointed…
With the sting of disappointment in my heart, I thought about all that God has done for us. How often do I take HIM for granted? How often do I take for granted the grace he so freely gives and disregard the new beginnings he offers.
Today I’m challenged. I could give up on helping those homeless and in need because of the possibility of their abuse of it, or I can take moments like these and be reminded to not only thank God for all he has given to me, but to step into the life and freedom that he paid so much for me to have.
Be reminded today how much God loves you and how much He has paid for you so that you could have life. And not only life, but life abundantly!
Love,
Sarah
I put my four way flashers on and got out of my car, not really thinking, just moving. I walked up to Maggie and gently asked her “What’s going on?”
She was homeless and hungry…and pregnant.
“How old are you?”
She was eighteen, had just gotten out of a bad relationship, and was trying to get to Little Rock to stay with her sister.
I didn’t know what to do or how I could help her, but I knew that I wanted to. I didn’t have any cash, but I had some leftovers from the restaurant I’d just left and some crackers. I offered them to her and she quickly accepted…
Over the course of the next two days, and with Lifehouse and my sister behind me, I was able to offer Maggie some encouragement, a bus ticket to her sister, meals, a place to stay, and what I hoped would be a new beginning for her.
Maggie had been homeless for a week, after leaving her abusive, drug-addicted boyfriend of the last year and a half. She was four and a half months pregnant, lonely, and hopeless. Through God’s grace, my sister and I had the chance to sow seeds of love and truth into her…
Maggie had a ticket to Little Rock today. She was supposed to call my sister and I this morning, and we planned to meet her at the bus station; however, though my sister waited for quite some time for her, she never showed up. It’s possible she still made it to that bus, but we will most likely never know.
I can’t quite explain what emotions I have…When I stepped into this situation I was prepared to be lied to and was mindful of the possibility of being taken advantage of… but in the end, I still found myself disappointed…
With the sting of disappointment in my heart, I thought about all that God has done for us. How often do I take HIM for granted? How often do I take for granted the grace he so freely gives and disregard the new beginnings he offers.
Today I’m challenged. I could give up on helping those homeless and in need because of the possibility of their abuse of it, or I can take moments like these and be reminded to not only thank God for all he has given to me, but to step into the life and freedom that he paid so much for me to have.
Be reminded today how much God loves you and how much He has paid for you so that you could have life. And not only life, but life abundantly!
Love,
Sarah
Monday, April 4, 2011
Round and round and round and round...
Emotions cycling.
Faith strong, then waning.
Over and over and over and over...
Learning lessons
Falling down, then rising.
On and on and on and on...
Slowly advancing
Backwards one, forwards two.
Round and round and round and round
over and over and over and over
on and on and on and on...
If I don't quit, I'll win.
Emotions cycling.
Faith strong, then waning.
Over and over and over and over...
Learning lessons
Falling down, then rising.
On and on and on and on...
Slowly advancing
Backwards one, forwards two.
Round and round and round and round
over and over and over and over
on and on and on and on...
If I don't quit, I'll win.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Poor Baby Bunny subjected to the cycle of life...
I was outside with my roommate's dog, Sky, and instantly, Sky started chasing down rabbits and squirrels, to which I responded, go get em girl - not really thinking she might actually do it... Since I was in the middle of making dinner, I left Sky outside and came back in to finish cooking my meal... that's when I heard it. Something that sounded like a squeaky toy... I look out the window and Sky clearly had something in her mouth... I thought a bird. So Gabby and I ran out to try and save the poor creature. I guess a bird wouldn't have been so bad, but it was baby rabbits. Sky had already killed one, and she had another one in her mouth. Maybe she thought it WAS a squeaky toy, all I know is that I felt so sad for those tiny little rabbits. They didn't even have their eyes opened yet.
Gabby was pretty calm... of course, things like this happen in nature. Animals die. It's a cycle of life. Anyway, sometimes I think its good to remember that "the cycle" exists...
I don't know where rabbits go when they die, and am not worried about it, but how wonderful is it to know that when loved ones (humans) die, we can have confidence that we will see them again (if they knew the Lord, and we do too...). 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
The End.
Gabby was pretty calm... of course, things like this happen in nature. Animals die. It's a cycle of life. Anyway, sometimes I think its good to remember that "the cycle" exists...
I don't know where rabbits go when they die, and am not worried about it, but how wonderful is it to know that when loved ones (humans) die, we can have confidence that we will see them again (if they knew the Lord, and we do too...). 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
The End.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Caught up on the facts...
John 7:40-42, 52 (AMP)
Listening to those words, some of the multitude said, This is certainly and beyond doubt the Prophet! Others said, This is the Christ (The Messiah, Anointed One)! But some said, What? Does the Christ come out of Galilee? Does not the Scripture tell us that the Christ will come from the offspring of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived? [Psalm 89:3, Mic 5:2] ....(52) They answered him, Are you too from Galiliee? Search [the scriptures yourself], and you will see that no prophet comes (will rise to prominence) from Galilee.
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I'm not sure exactly how to approach this post, but when I read this passage this morning, I was struck with the insight that these people were caught up with the facts. I imagine the speakers who doubted Jesus being the Christ were pretty educated, as they knew what the scriptures said about where the Christ will come from. Unfortunately, they didn't have ALL of the facts, and in this case, their knowledge hindered their ability to believe.
I try picturing myself back in these settings and I find myself convicted with the pharisees and the doubters who were caught up in their knowledge. Knowledge of the prophecies, knowledge of the laws... And from an outside perspective, they were pretty good at their legalism, but Jesus wasn't impressed. While man looks at the outward appearance, Jesus/God looks at the hearts (Gal 2:6).
It seems the pharisees & educated made decisions and judgements based on appearances, but Jesus says to "be honest in your judgement and do not decide at a glance (superficially and by appearances); but judge fairly and righteously" (John 7:24).
Where am I going with this?
My question is this - How often are we caught up on the facts and hindered in faith because of one thing we "know" or what we see? And because we think we know the answer, we don't look any further...
I considered going through some examples, but instead, I just challenge you to look closer at the areas in your life that you are struggling to believe and have faith... Don't let yourself get caught up on the facts, but look deeper... Look at the heart, the root...
PS. While these educated speakers in John knew "the facts", they missed out on the detail that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and that he actually fulfilled all of the prophecies about "the Christ"... We are blessed to have our Bibles that helps lay it all out for us so that we can understand more clearly, but even with that, there comes a point when you must just believe...
Listening to those words, some of the multitude said, This is certainly and beyond doubt the Prophet! Others said, This is the Christ (The Messiah, Anointed One)! But some said, What? Does the Christ come out of Galilee? Does not the Scripture tell us that the Christ will come from the offspring of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived? [Psalm 89:3, Mic 5:2] ....(52) They answered him, Are you too from Galiliee? Search [the scriptures yourself], and you will see that no prophet comes (will rise to prominence) from Galilee.
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I'm not sure exactly how to approach this post, but when I read this passage this morning, I was struck with the insight that these people were caught up with the facts. I imagine the speakers who doubted Jesus being the Christ were pretty educated, as they knew what the scriptures said about where the Christ will come from. Unfortunately, they didn't have ALL of the facts, and in this case, their knowledge hindered their ability to believe.
I try picturing myself back in these settings and I find myself convicted with the pharisees and the doubters who were caught up in their knowledge. Knowledge of the prophecies, knowledge of the laws... And from an outside perspective, they were pretty good at their legalism, but Jesus wasn't impressed. While man looks at the outward appearance, Jesus/God looks at the hearts (Gal 2:6).
It seems the pharisees & educated made decisions and judgements based on appearances, but Jesus says to "be honest in your judgement and do not decide at a glance (superficially and by appearances); but judge fairly and righteously" (John 7:24).
Where am I going with this?
My question is this - How often are we caught up on the facts and hindered in faith because of one thing we "know" or what we see? And because we think we know the answer, we don't look any further...
I considered going through some examples, but instead, I just challenge you to look closer at the areas in your life that you are struggling to believe and have faith... Don't let yourself get caught up on the facts, but look deeper... Look at the heart, the root...
PS. While these educated speakers in John knew "the facts", they missed out on the detail that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and that he actually fulfilled all of the prophecies about "the Christ"... We are blessed to have our Bibles that helps lay it all out for us so that we can understand more clearly, but even with that, there comes a point when you must just believe...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
S.W.I.Ps Group 3/1/2010
I thought I'd share a couple of emails that I sent out to the small group that my friend Dani and I are leading... SWIPs - Secure Women in Process...
Email #1
Be intentional in taking steps towards security this week! Don't forget to think about what you are saying about yourself! Try to find at least one verse that really speaks to your situation. Memorize it and say it as many times a day as needed. If you keep meditating on and speaking out the truth in God's word, you will begin to believe it!!
I've listed some links to articles on perfectionism that really hit me... I know that for me, giving myself grace to be imperfect has been closely tied to overcoming my insecurities. The articles:
Freedom from the Prison of Perfectionism http://www.gendertree.com/Prison%20of%20Perfection.htm
What is Perfectionism (including steps to overcoming it) http://www.livestrong.com/article/14702-overcoming-perfectionism/
Perfection is a Thief http://www.mmbc-abq.org/PDFs/Daily%20Reading%20August%209%20-August%2013.pdf
How to Excape Perfectionism http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=3845
Email #2
Scripture
Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. "
The Challenge - Every time you look at yourself in the mirror or where ever you feel it fits, say of yourself, I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind"
The challenge - When you feel insecure, afraid, or like you are going crazy (come on, we all have those moments), meditate on this verse. Say of yourself, I have a Spirit of power and of love. I have a sound mind.
Romans 8:1-2 "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life set me from the law of sin and death"
The challenge - When you are feeling like a failure and down on yourself, say to yourself I am not condemned, but I AM free...
Isaiah 54:17 "No weapon formed against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me"
The challenge - When you are feeling under attack, say confidently to the enemy (remember you don't fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of this dark world Ephesians 6:12) No weapon formed against me shall prevail.
Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no foe can withstand. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God. On him I lean and rely, and in him I confidently trust"
The challenge - First, spend time in God's presence. Then, no matter what you face remind yourself that I am stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty. HE is my refuge. I lean and rely on him. I confidently trust in the Lord!
I'm sure I could find many other powerful verses, but I'm gonna stop here... If you have a specific situation, struggle, or insecurity and you are struggling to find a verse that really nails what you are feeling, let me know. I will join with you and help find you a verse to fight with. The word of God is, after all, the sword of the spirit...
My question for you is - do you believe the scripture is true? If your answer is yes, then you need to start meditating on what is TRUE, as Philipians 4:8 instructs us to do. You are on your way to victory! God is faithful, and I am CONFIDENT that HE (God) who began this good work in you WILL carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phil 1:6) So STAND FIRM, and do not let yourselves become burdened again by a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1)...
I believe in you ( and me). We can do it! Even if we don't do it perfectly, we are on our way to being more secure women. Praise God!!
Email #1
Be intentional in taking steps towards security this week! Don't forget to think about what you are saying about yourself! Try to find at least one verse that really speaks to your situation. Memorize it and say it as many times a day as needed. If you keep meditating on and speaking out the truth in God's word, you will begin to believe it!!
I've listed some links to articles on perfectionism that really hit me... I know that for me, giving myself grace to be imperfect has been closely tied to overcoming my insecurities. The articles:
Freedom from the Prison of Perfectionism http://www.gendertree.com/Prison%20of%20Perfection.htm
What is Perfectionism (including steps to overcoming it) http://www.livestrong.com/article/14702-overcoming-perfectionism/
Perfection is a Thief http://www.mmbc-abq.org/PDFs/Daily%20Reading%20August%209%20-August%2013.pdf
How to Excape Perfectionism http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=3845
Email #2
Scripture
Psalm 139:14 "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. "
The Challenge - Every time you look at yourself in the mirror or where ever you feel it fits, say of yourself, I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind"
The challenge - When you feel insecure, afraid, or like you are going crazy (come on, we all have those moments), meditate on this verse. Say of yourself, I have a Spirit of power and of love. I have a sound mind.
Romans 8:1-2 "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life set me from the law of sin and death"
The challenge - When you are feeling like a failure and down on yourself, say to yourself I am not condemned, but I AM free...
Isaiah 54:17 "No weapon formed against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me"
The challenge - When you are feeling under attack, say confidently to the enemy (remember you don't fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of this dark world Ephesians 6:12) No weapon formed against me shall prevail.
Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no foe can withstand. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God. On him I lean and rely, and in him I confidently trust"
The challenge - First, spend time in God's presence. Then, no matter what you face remind yourself that I am stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty. HE is my refuge. I lean and rely on him. I confidently trust in the Lord!
I'm sure I could find many other powerful verses, but I'm gonna stop here... If you have a specific situation, struggle, or insecurity and you are struggling to find a verse that really nails what you are feeling, let me know. I will join with you and help find you a verse to fight with. The word of God is, after all, the sword of the spirit...
My question for you is - do you believe the scripture is true? If your answer is yes, then you need to start meditating on what is TRUE, as Philipians 4:8 instructs us to do. You are on your way to victory! God is faithful, and I am CONFIDENT that HE (God) who began this good work in you WILL carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Phil 1:6) So STAND FIRM, and do not let yourselves become burdened again by a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1)...
I believe in you ( and me). We can do it! Even if we don't do it perfectly, we are on our way to being more secure women. Praise God!!
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I did it my way...and I was frustrated!
I opened up my Bible this morning (specifically, my new Joyce Meyer Amplified Study Bible) in James 4. My eyes were instantly drawn to this little "Life Point" Study note on one side of my Bible, and I read it. What I read really hit home with me, and so I wanted to share it... See below:
"All human beings have evil tendencies, but James 4:6 teaches us that God will give us more and more grace to deal with these tendencies.
I spent much of my Christian life trying to overcome my own wrong motives and intentions. All my trying brought much frustration. I had to come to a place of humility. I needed to learn that God gives grace to the humble, not the proud (see I Peter 5:5).
We have our own ideas about what we can accomplish, but often we think more highly of ourselves than we ought. We need humble attitudes, knowing that apart from God, we can do nothing.
If you are planning your own way, trying to make things happen in the strength of your own flesh, then no doubt you are frustrated. You probably have said, "No matter what I do, nothing seems to work!" Nothing will ever work until you learn to trust in God's grace.
Relax. Let God be God. Stop being so hard on yourself. Change is a process; it comes little by little. You are on your way to perfection, so enjoy the trip."
In the amplified Bible, James 4:6 says "But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why he says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). [Prov 3:34].
Read the rest of James 4... It's good stuff.
Be Blessed!
"All human beings have evil tendencies, but James 4:6 teaches us that God will give us more and more grace to deal with these tendencies.
I spent much of my Christian life trying to overcome my own wrong motives and intentions. All my trying brought much frustration. I had to come to a place of humility. I needed to learn that God gives grace to the humble, not the proud (see I Peter 5:5).
We have our own ideas about what we can accomplish, but often we think more highly of ourselves than we ought. We need humble attitudes, knowing that apart from God, we can do nothing.
If you are planning your own way, trying to make things happen in the strength of your own flesh, then no doubt you are frustrated. You probably have said, "No matter what I do, nothing seems to work!" Nothing will ever work until you learn to trust in God's grace.
Relax. Let God be God. Stop being so hard on yourself. Change is a process; it comes little by little. You are on your way to perfection, so enjoy the trip."
In the amplified Bible, James 4:6 says "But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why he says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). [Prov 3:34].
Read the rest of James 4... It's good stuff.
Be Blessed!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Blessed.
Matthew 5:3-12
WHO are blessed?
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
HOW?
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
WHO
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
HOW
for they will be comforted.
WHO
5 Blessed are the meek,
HOW
for they will inherit the earth.
WHO
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
HOW
for they will be filled.
WHO
7 Blessed are the merciful,
HOW
for they will be shown mercy.
WHO
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
HOW
for they will see God.
WHO
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
HOW
for they will be called sons of God.
WHO
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
HOW
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
WHO
11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
HOW
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.
WHO
James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,
HOW
because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
WHO are blessed?
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,
HOW?
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
WHO
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
HOW
for they will be comforted.
WHO
5 Blessed are the meek,
HOW
for they will inherit the earth.
WHO
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
HOW
for they will be filled.
WHO
7 Blessed are the merciful,
HOW
for they will be shown mercy.
WHO
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
HOW
for they will see God.
WHO
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
HOW
for they will be called sons of God.
WHO
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
HOW
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
WHO
11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
HOW
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.
WHO
James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial,
HOW
because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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