Living
guides Jesus spoke:
Poor in spirit—the
kingdom of Need. . .connects with Jesus to fight lostness and loneliness.
Mourn—the kingdom of Sorrow. . . fights
selfishness, feels another’s pain.
Meek—the kingdom of Yielding. . .overcomes
stubborn pride and self-will.
Hunger and thirst—the
kingdom of Appetite. . .defines right and wrong.
Mercy—the kingdom of Kindness. . . rids
harshness and misplaced ambition.
Pure in heart—the
kingdom of Cleanness. . .defeats excuses, any lying.
Peacemakers—the kingdom of Harmony. . .displaces anger
and hate.
Persecuted—the kingdom of Loyalty. . .endures being betrayed.
Accused falsely—the kingdom of Perseverance, withstands
being judged and misunderstood, strengthens character.
You may not succeed in one kingdom until you have grown sufficiently through the kingdom that goes before. They are linked, but from time to time, you may move in and out of one or all of them, in order or sometimes out–of-order, all helps to learn love.
My Prayer: Lord, thank you for the blueprint
of your greater kingdom through the smaller kingdoms. Help us follow each day.
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