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Faithful Friday S2E2: Which Beatitude Is God Calling You to Live? · Why I Believe

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  Welcome to Faithful Friday.
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  Today we'll spend a few moments in scripture, reflection, and prayer.
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  If you're driving or unable to pause right now, simply listen and come back to this reflection later when you can give it your full attention.
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  Today's scripture comes from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 5, verses 1 through 12.
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  The Beatitudes.
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  Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
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  And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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  Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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  Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
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  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
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  Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
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  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
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  Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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  Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
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  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.
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  For so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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  Which beatitude is God inviting you to live more fully this week?
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  I'm going to invite you to pause this recording now.
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  Spend a few moments talking with God about what you heard.
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  Ask him what he wants you to understand, where he is calling you to grow, and what step he may want you to take next.
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  When you're ready, come back and we'll close together in prayer.
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  Welcome back.
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  Let's pray the prayer Jesus taught us.
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  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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  Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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  Amen.
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  As you go into your day, carry this scripture with you.
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  Ask yourself: this week, where do you see God showing up in your life?
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  Thank you for joining me for Faithful Friday.
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  I'll see you next week.