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1000 gifts, blessings, choosing joy, eucharisteo, Faith, gratitude, Jesus
THE MOUNTAINS (Negev, Israel) © Eugene Feygin | Dreamstime.com
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.
He said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.“
~ Matthew 5:1-12, NIV
My 1,000 Gifts ~ #229-240
229. my husband and kids and the fun we have together
230. hot jasmine tea, a favorite bedtime ritual
231. a good, soaking rain
232. playing volleyball with my daughter in the back yard
233. re-learning sixth grade math as I check homework – was it really that long ago?
234. watching my kids playing together, laughing and making memories
235. encouragement from friends on days when I need it
236. my baby girl, running now - running!
237. hearing hard words from a friend, knowing God gives me grace to acknowledge the truth in them
238. new mercies every morning
239. friends who laugh, share, cry, learn, pray, love with me
240. the Beatitudes ~ and the book that helped me better understand why Jesus called them blessed
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What bountiful blessings has He given you this week?
I’d love to hear your story in the comments!
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