Jesus began to speak and taught them…
—Matthew 5.2
Blessed are you who have nothing to offer,
for you are offered everything.
Blessed are you who are broken-hearted for the world,
for God weeps with you, and will rejoice with you.
Blessed are you who do not seek to dominate,
for love dominates your life.
Blessed are you who sacrifice for the sake of justice,
for you will know victory.
Blessed are you who are gentle,
for God’s gentleness enfolds you.
Blessed are you who seek only love,
for God will be everywhere for you.
Blessed are you who remain peaceful in conflict,
for so you reveal God.
Blessed are you who are treated harshly,
for God treats you to the entire realm of God.
Blessed are you who are punished for your compassion,
for this is the way of the cross.
[I recommend you meditate on the beatitudes and write them in your own words, often. Here are another ten versions, and some meditations on the beatitudes.]
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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