Opening Prayer: Lord,
give us to learn from Christ to be gentle and lowly in heart, that we may find
rest for our souls; and that herein the same mind may be in us that was also in
Christ Jesus. Lord, conceal pride from us,
and clothe us with humility; and put upon us the imperishable beauty of a
gentle and quiet spirit, which in your sight is very precious. Amen. ~Matthew
Henry
Scripture: Matthew 5:5
Journal: What does the word meek mean to you? Do you see it as a positive or a negative
word? Why? Why do you think Jesus calls us to be
meek? What does that look like?
Reflection:
“Blessed are you.”
No stranger words ever startled the ears
of the poor, the humble, the meek, the mourning. What had been considered a curse is
proclaimed a blessing! A living death is
called “a more abundant life.” Bad news
becomes “Good news.”
The beatitudes are Jesus’ self-portrait,
the most personal description we have of Him in the Gospels. They are the timeless image of Christ. (Surprised
by the Spirit by Edward Farrell)
Prayer
Closing Prayer: My Father, for the truth Jesus gave me
concerning your Kingdom, I express my moving thanks. Be in me increasingly that your Kingdom, your
rule, may guide my decisions, inspire my will, and determine my actions. Amen. (Deep is the Hunger by Howard
Thurman)
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