Beatitudes
What are they?
Why are they important?
The Beatitudes were a series of blessings declared by Jesus during His “Sermon on the Mount” found in the Gospels of Matthew.
Open Myself To The Spirit
Today I will seek a life of vitality and exuberance, not by keeping busy for God but by keeping open to the Spirit. “We cannot comprehend or control the Spirit, but we can experience his effect.” (Expanded Bible) “Being born of the Spirit means much more than we...
Seek God’s Call
Today I will seek God’s call which I will express in service. It is not a call to a particular service-how I uniquely respond-but to God’s nature.
Claim God’s Promises
Today I will acknowledge my small part in God’s greater narrative of redemption, calling on Him and claiming His promises. I must claim His promises in faith.
Prepare Myself For God’s Call
Today I will prepare myself for God’s call by seeking to deepen my relationship with Him.
Prepare Myself In God’s Workshop
Today I will enter God’s workshop and prepare myself for the trials as yet unknown. It’s the workshop of prayer, study, rest and reflection.
Stop Being Ignorant Of Myself
Today I will stop being ignorant of myself and glimpse what I look like to God, who sees into all the dark crevices of my soul. I will consider the parables and what they expose in me.
Carry The Burden Of Others
Today I will wrestle with the fact that while Christ could die for us he could not carry His cross alone. In life we need others to help us carry our burdens, and others need us to help them with theirs. Simon’s planned journey to the celebration of Passover was...
Be The Light To Others
Today I will act and speak in a way to open the eyes of others to the light of Christ. “Our job as workers for God is to open people’s eyes so that they may turn themselves from darkness to light.” (Chambers) But first, my eyes must be opened. Acts 17-18I will rescue...
