With faithfulness and love he leads
all who keep his covenant and obey his commands.
MATTHEW 5:11-12 (MSG)
Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do!
THE ESSENCE
When we're faithfully following Christ we are blessed, even when people are pushing back against us.
DAILY FODDER
People usually associate blessings with things going well for us. How is it that we can experience God's blessings even when we're under attack?
PRAYER
Steadfast Lord, you bless the paths I can't walk alone. I need your steadfast love to enable me to walk where I want to go. I depend only on your faithfulness. You strengthen me when I am cursed by those who despise you. Thank you for rewarding me with joy and gladness. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
