1.07.2010

Poor in spirit...

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven." Some of the most famous words that Jesus said. What does that mean for us? Should we be "poor spirited" or glum? Should we spend our days with our head down? This is not even close to what Jesus meant when he uttered these words. The Poor in Spirit have emptied themselves of all desires to exercise self will. This is what Jesus meant, to follow God's will and not ours.

This is such an important part of my program. To quench my desires and wants, even if I feel that they are just or deserved. To be meek, or poor in spirit, is to be humble. To know that the path I am headed down CANNOT be done on my own, that my will is never going to get me closer to God or His plan for me. Have you ever noticed that the more you try to control outcomes or events in our lives, the opposite things seem to happen? When we TRUST, when we work our program, whatever that might be, things flow smoother and happier for us.

Today I am grateful for:
  • Early morning waking up and being clear in my head.
  • A good nights sleep.
  • Closer to this weekend.
  • Finding an inner peace daily, something that I have been searching for a lot lately...

1 comment:

  1. Jason I really like this post. I can completely relate to trying so hard to bend Gods will to my own. As if some how I know better. I need a little more faith these days to just believe!

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