Blessed...

Inspiring devotion to end my day with, after a long day, and what seem like an unfruitful attempt. 4 virtual hugs for you and me =)

The word “blessing” in the Hebrew language means “to find the right path.”

God clearly spells out that path for us. As we learn to walk in it we find it is the place where our hearts are at rest and our lives are transformed. It is often the opposite of what we expected yet walking there will change us and in turn change our relationships.

“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule.

“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.

“You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are – no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.

“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. His food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.

“You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full’, you find yourselves cared for.

“You’re blessed when you get your inside world – your mind and heart – put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.

“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.

“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom” (The Beatitudes, from Matthew 5:3-10, The Message).