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Blessed
are the pure in heart for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NIV)
Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, taught, “Blessed are
the pure in heart for they will see God.” How does that work out in 2020?
We wonder about where we stand with God as we try to
adhere to the COVID-19 restrictions placed on our lives. We see people going
full force with ‘getting back to normal’. In some instances, we see social
distancing taking a back seat as people go to the ice cream parlor or to get a snow
cone. All those who protest in the city streets who seem to ignore the social
distancing rule. Now they are told to stay in small groups and away from
enormous crowds.
Our pastor, in his daily lesson/message to us, spoke of
unselfishness as the quality of having a pure heart.
As parents, we put the needs of our small children ahead
of what we wanted to do. When those same children, as adults, face
difficulties, we try to guide them as best we can.
When we hear of a need among those at church, we try to
pray for them, fix food for their families. We try to express our condolence
when someone suffers a loss of a loved one.
I know a family that was not close-knit who always
rallied around someone who was hospitalized because deep down they knew it was
the right thing to do.
As I see it, doing the right thing in God’s eyes in any
circumstance that life gives us
Is having heart purity in 2020.
On a personal note: Although our church is re-opening
this Sunday, our Sunday school class will not meet for a while, maybe the first
of September. Most of our class is in the 65+ age range and most of us either
have underlying health issues or our spouses do. We want to show concern for
those around us.
Very well said. Thank you for sharing this. Our church is still not going to open until probably the first of July. And we probably won't have SS for a while either. You have put things in a good perspective here. I am very anxious to get back to church, but am trying hard to be patient.
ReplyDeletePam: Our prayer group met at our prayer walk yesterday. It was wonderful to see each other. We are all looking forward to being in church again. God gives us new mercies each morning.
DeleteThat`s such a good word for today and always, a pure heart. I think your name `quietspirit` goes well with it, we also have to have a quiet spirit to listen and to fear God. Blessings and Peace to you!!
ReplyDeleteShayndel: I thank you for your kind comments. We know God chooses to speak to us in whispers. He blesses us each day, those blessings are new every morning.
DeleteHeart purity, not an easy task these days. Thanks Cecelia for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteMarja: Please forgive me for not responding sooner. Blogger has given me problems. I have come to believe that heart purity is one of the lessons God has for us through this CORONAVIRUS pandemic. Peace and blessings to you.
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