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His Blessings

Rose — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 02:07:06 +0000

Recently, we have come to realize just how much the Lord has blessed us. This, of course, rouses the curiosity about how many verses there are in the Bible about His blessings.

Here’s just the beginning…

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt 5:3
Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:2
Blessed are those who do not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers. Psalm 1:1
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matt 5:9
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matt 5:7
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matt 5:8
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matt 5:6
Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed are those who heed wisdom’s instruction. Prov 29:18
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” Luke 6:20
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Rev 1:3
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matt 5:5
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt 5:10
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.” Matt 5:11
Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed are those who take refuge in him. Psalm 34:8
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matt 5:10
Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Psalm 32:1
Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29
Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years. Rev 20:6
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matt 5:4
“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.” Jer 17:7
When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed are those who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” Luke 14:15
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Psalm 33:12
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Psalm 119:1
Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. John 13:17
Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding. Prov 3:13
But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. Matt 13:16
“Blessed are those whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” Rom 4:8
Then he turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.” Luke 10:23
Those who give heed to instruction prosper, and blessed are those who trust in the LORD. Prov 16:20
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Luke 6:21
It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed are those who are kind to the needy. Prov 14:21
“Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.” Luke 7:23

There are so many more. We are richly blessed by our heavenly Father. In turn, we are so blessed to be a blessing to others!

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I Resolve….

Marie — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:26:19 +0000

We all waltz into the New Year thinking of things we want to accomplish during the year.

I hope that my list of resolutions will inspire you to boldly resolve to make resolutions that truly matter.

Doing this will inspire you as well as those around you.

I resolve to make the best of whatever comes my way each day

I resolve to smile daily, even if it’s through tears

I resolve to encourage my family to be their best, even when the worst is flooding our world

I resolve to enjoy the success of others and encourage them to keep pursuing their passion

I resolve to treat others the way I want to be treated, no wait… BETTER than I want to be treated

I resolve to be kind to those who are the meanest

I resolve to listen to my heart and not feel guilty for doing things for myself

I resolve to do what I can with what I have and enJOY it

I resolve to read a book a month (or listen…as I love audio books)

I resolve to be a positive force

I resolve to use my strengths without worry about how my weaknesses may come across

I resolve to allow my heart to sing freely

I resolve to find beauty in the Ordinary

I resolve to laugh daily….regardless (hey, if I’m gonna cry often, I may as well laugh even more)

I resolve to hug freely

I resolve to say thank you to someone daily

I resolve to learn from my mistake

I resolve to face difficulties with courage

I resolve to let those in my world know just how important they truly are

I resolve to continue to be Matthew 5:16

I resolve to be compassionate

I resolve to let the hurt & disappointment that surrounds me to make me more determined

I resolve to keep taking the next step, even when I can’t see the path

I resolve to love, and do so freely

I resolve to celebrate the good, forgive the bad and enjoy the moment

I resolve to change what I can, fix what is wrong & find the good in the rest

I resolve to reflect on the blessings of the day at the end of the day

I resolve to celebrate small victories and push onward through challenges

I resolve to be content with what I have, while striving to improve where I can

I resolve to not allow circumstances to dictate HOW I live

I resolve to not allow guilt to eat at my heart

I resolve to stop and smell the roses when I’m near them

I resolve to believe that I’m enough and not compare myself to others

What are some of your resolutions?

Please encourage others by sharing them below.

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The body of Christ

Mike Messerli — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:08:33 +0000

Being a Christian has advantages. The big one for me is the community that happens as Christians gather. “One another” life happens. We begin to care for one another, love one another, pray for one another, help one another and on the list goes.

Community happens. Love is demonstrated. Life together happens. Caring for others becomes important. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to live a solitary life without a community to care for you, but many do. Sadly, they are missing out on one of the great blessings of the body of Christ.

As I near the last third of my life, I find that the church family, the community of faith called Christians, is vital to me. I’m part of something bigger than myself, something that bridges centuries and goes forward into eternity. I’m part of a family I get to spend eternity with.

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