Blessed

I've had a bit of a sour attitude lately. I'm not sure exactly what it is I'm discouraged about but I do know I've spent some time this morning comparing my life to others and my life is not measuring up in my mind. It's the classic "the grass is always greener on the other side" theory.

This lead me to start thinking about it what it means to be blessed? Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Is it to have a big house or a new car? Maybe the perfect job or the picture perfect family? Would I say it means to always have what I want when I want it? No I wouldn't even want everything I think I want but maybe some of the other things mentioned above would be nice. And then Jesus spoke some loving truth into my life.

He says,"blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for rightousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for rightousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

He also says, "blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

I needed a little God perspective. My plan is to do a more in depth study of the Beatitudes and maybe even write a blog post on each one.

Be Blessed Y'all!