BEATITUDE FOR THE SOUL...

Soul care is sometimes the gift of being selfless, so this week in the spirit of selflessness we will look at the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:1-12. Every day this week I will read a beatitude and be that for someone else.

Example: Monday beatitude #1…verse 3) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Where I see someone down and broken in their spirit I will pour the word of God into them, being sure to let them know that the presence of the Kingdom of Heaven is within them.

Tuesday beatitude #2…verse 4) Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Where I see someone in grief over the loss of someone or something I will speak the word of God into their hurt, being sure to let them know that the presence of the Holy Spirit is upon them consoling their place of longing.

And so forth and so on, there is no particular order nor is there a limit, do what you can how you can and be sure to let the person you are assisting know that it is by the Throne of Heaven you speak and move in their life. Fulfilling the beatitude can be a word spoken, a prayer, an act of kindness and mercy or just a silent presence. Pray and let the Spirit of God speak and move through you to be a blessing to someone else.

On the Sabbath which is Saturday, set that day aside for yourself to rest and reflect, being sure to apply verses 3-12 to yourself. Spend the day taking care of yourself and as you pamper and primp yourself be sure to speak the word of God to yourself, remind yourself that everyday of your life the Kingdom of Heaven is with you always.