Matthew 5:11-
Dear God,
Thank You for inspiring the men of old to write down Your words of inspiration, for now we have the teachings of Jesus to lead us in our Christian living. To be a follower of Jesus and living as a Christian, in Christs day was not how the priests taught the people, for the priests were bound by appearances, traditions and laws, without the love of God in their hearts. It certainly was not a joyous experience for the soul or body.
In our day we can also go through the round of motions, that make us look good in the eyes of others, and even though we are in church every week, we may not experience the true joy that is available for each of us.
Christ liberated us all from a loveless religion of tradition and bought us to Himself and His Father, in love.
Today, dear Jesus bring me to the right mind attitude, as I confess my every sin, after repenting of them. Now that my sins are forgiven and cleansed, Jesus, You will intercede Your spilt blood, to be accredited to my account; with the Father. The Holy Spirit can fill me with Himself, because Jesus You have cleansed my sin, and the Holy Spirit delights to bring all of me to Yourself, as He enables me and empowers me to walk Your way.
Now I have the gifts that enable me to manifest the attributes, as outlined in the Beatitudes. In the strength of the Holy Spirit I can stand adversity, and still remain true to You. I will be like the salt which adds flavour and enhances food; when I am involved in social interactions and/or living with others (which would not be true for me normally).
When I am connected to You and Your light within me shines out to all I meet, for it cannot be hid.
If I try to cover up the light of Jesus, I no longer can be a reflector of the light and love of Jesus, for they will be lost. Matt 5: 16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see Your good works and glorify your Father in heaven…” Today dear Jesus I desire to be Your true light, in Your strength.
Jesus fulfilled prophecy, and did not try and change any of the original moral commandments, and in His teachings upheld them. Matt 5: 17 – 20 for example, when I follow His teachings, my life will be filled with love, because I have accepted Jesus, and I will have no doubt that it is not alright to hate another person, and by asking the Holy Spirit I can eventually be reconciled with my adversary, etc.
God to love You is a delight. To be able to love others, because You have filled me with Your love, is awesome. To be free from dislike or hate for another person, brings freedom and is a precious gift.
Amen