The Beatitudes: A Journey of Becoming, Not Doing
Matt Chandler
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:3-4 (CSB)
“Then the word of the LORD came to me: 'O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the LORD. Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.'" Jeremiah 18:5-6 (ESV)
“Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.” Jeremiah 29:7 (CSB)
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 (ESV)
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52 (NIV)
"And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd." Ezekiel 34:23 (ESV)
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us …” Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (AMP)
“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus …” Hebrews 12:1b-2a (NIV)
“… [Jesus] said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’” Mark 6:31 (NIV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:3-4 (CSB)
God, a lot of what I do as a mom feels like it’s not enough. It’s hard to give myself grace. In everything I juggle for my kids, the silent prayers I pray for them daily, and the small ways I love...
“Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 (NLT)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)