Conviction.

Blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for rightgeousness
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called the sons of God.
Blessed are those who are perescuted because of rightgeousness
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


I say that I believe this, but how often is it really evident in my life? These are not easy things, and my flesh strives against such unnatural behavior. I want to be the kind of person who exemplifies these traits so that others can see in me a glimpse of what I see in Jesus, but I fall short of this goal daily. I want to do better. With God's help, I will do better.