A Lenten Blessing

On the 19th day of Lent – a Lenten Blessing

During this time of Lent, may you meditate on the truth of Jesus – on His life and ministry, leading up to His death, resurrection, and ascension.

May you be blessed in being poor – either in wealth or in spirit, for you will receive the kingdom of heaven. May you be blessed in your grief, for you will be comforted. May you be blessed in your meekness and humility, for you will inherit the earth. May you be blessed in being hungry and thirsty, both in the belly and in the spirit heart, for you will be filled. May you be blessed for showing mercy, for you will receive mercy. May you be blessed for your purity for you will see God. May you be blessed for being a peacemaker for you will be called a son of God. May you be blessed for being slapped, kicked, beaten, tortured, and killed for calling on the name of Jesus, for you will receive the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3-11)

May you be aware of the weight of your own humanity, but be encouraged by your union with Christ. May all the Saints be united in thought, in love, in spirit, and in purpose. May you act in humility and look not only at your own interests, but also those of others. (Philippians 2:1-4)

May you not desire to be a god or even equal to God Himself, but may you be willing to be a servant to One and to all. May you be willing to give up all that you are to be exalted by God. May all that you give up magnify and glorify the Most High name of Jesus. (Philippians 2:6-11)

May you find His grace sufficient for whatever life brings your way today. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

photo credit: an untrained eye via photopin cc