The Beatitudes in Poetry
- A. Who is Poor in Spirit
Humbly following Jesus lead She takes up her cross Her life is in heaven Her presents on the earth The kingdom of heaven Present on earth - B. Blessed are those who mourn
Comfort is Near, a meditation on Matthew 5:4. - C. Who is meek?
He who stands before kings But Trembles before God, Who makes no promises But is diligent in love, - D. Hunger and thirst for righteousnessIn this meditation on Jesus’s words in Matthew 5:6, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled. I have associated each aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit described by Paul in Galatians 5:22-23 with something delicious. In doing so I hope that I have captured a little bit of what Jesus meant when He said we should hunger and thirst for righteousness.
- E. MercifulKnow the value of clean water Bake bread when faced with hunger Sew when you sees nakedness Make a bed for the homeless
- F. Pure in Heart
The Beatitudes in Poetry Listen and obeysummary of Jesus wayLoving God in word and deedLoving neighbors without greedObedience your heart reshapesFlesh heart from stone awakesWake from the matrix of sins holdSmell, taste, touch, feel, beholdSee God’s glory in creationIn humanity despite devotion,To false god’s we’ve bow the kneegods of war, sex, and moneyChose now, love, […] - G. Peacemaker
Become a peacemakerTake up the torch of our saviorBy life, death and resurrectionHe changed enemies to sonsBy presence, humility and hopeMake His peace wherever you go This poem was written after putting together Podcast Meditations Through the Beatitudes. - H. Blessed are those who are persecutedHave you caught the vision He is greater than your pain
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