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Are You Blessed? by Judi Marvin
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nd seeing the multitudes, He went up on a
our families and church, the mocking of Christ, and the
mountain, and when He was seated His disciples
assault on our innocent children through abortion, sex-
came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and
trafficking, pornography, and the gender confusion that is
taught them, saying:
constantly being thrust upon them. It is no wonder we find
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
ourselves often grieved and discouraged.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
As for myself, the only peace, security, and comfort I
Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
gain comes from time spent with my Lord, either in prayer,
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
reading His Word, or just having conversations with Him.
they shall be filled.
It may sound strange, but I often simply “talk” to Him. I
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
know He is always listening, and it draws us closer together.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. — Matthew 5:1-12 “The Beatitudes” As Christians, the Word of God is our lifeline; and aside from the Holy Spirit and prayer, it is our primary connection to Jesus, and our Father. It is so powerful, so personal. It is as if the Lord takes our hand
God’s Word restores and refreshes your soul, your
in His, and through His Spirit guides us through the pages,
spirit. It brings you great strength and endurance to
tenderly opening our spiritual eyes and heart to understand
continue on in this ever-declining world. These words are
not only His plan for us, but Who He is. It is His intimate
not just a story, but “HIS” story. They are very personal.
love letter to us.
The Beatitudes above, are just a small example of the
No matter what hardships and heartbreaks we endure throughout our lives, if we humbly submit ourselves under His authority, under His protection, He is faithful ALWAYS
beautiful language God speaks to us through His Word. Therefore, be encouraged…and be blessed! These words are your lifeline until His soon return to take us home
to bring us through! the darkness that is swiftly engulfing our society, our planet. The depravity of our entertainment industry, the attack on
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About The Author
If you are dwelling daily in His Spirit, you must discern Judi Marvin is currently employed as a ministry assistant at East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TN. She is an amateur cartoonist, and enjoys writing. She is a native of Michigan, and has also lived in Florida. At present, she and her husband, Tom, and son, Chase, call Riceville, TN, their home.
