Matthew 5:3-12

3 "God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.

4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 God blesses those who are gentle and lowly, for the whole earth will belong to them.

6 God blesses those who are hungry and thirsty for justice, for they will receive it in full.

7 God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

10 God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

11 "God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers.

12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too. (NLT)

 

God blesses you and it is His pleasure to bless His children.

When Jesus died on the cross it was to be a blessing to you.

Scripture was written and given to you to bless your life.

Obedience to Christ is to have a blessed life.

Bless others as God has blessed you.

John 1:16

We have all benefited from the rich blessings God brought to us

one gracious blessing after another. (NLT)

Ephesians 1:3

How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. (NLT)

 

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