Sometimes I find that I'm totally humbled at God's amazing work. Even when I'm not looking for it. On nights where the kids won't relax, stop screaming, go to bed and I know it's a few more hours before my husband gets home from work. Just when I'm at the end of my rope, the kids do or say something that makes me laugh, and makes me think about how blessed I really am.
I have downloaded the Mass Readings app for my phone and try to read the readings of the day, usually while I'm nursing. Last week I was having a really rough week. We all had a runny nose, sore throats and head colds and a writing job I was working on hit a snag and I lost the revenue.
And then, when I was down and out, I pulled out the reading of the day. It included the Eight Beatitudes. And my spirit lifted.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
Blesses are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven.
What great timing. I made sure to note and thank God for the timing of His Word.
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