Thursday, May 23, 2013

Do they see Jesus in me


Thursday May 23, 2013 

Jesus' Self-Portrait

Jesus says:  "Blessed are the poor, the gentle, those who mourn, those who hunger and thirst for uprightness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted in the cause of uprightness"   (Matthew 5:3-10).   These words offer us a self-portrait of Jesus.  Jesus is the Blessed One.  And the face of the Blessed One shows poverty, gentleness, grief, hunger, and thirst for uprightness, mercy, purity of heart, a desire to make peace, and the signs of persecution.

The whole message of the Gospel is this:  Become like Jesus.  We have his self-portrait.  When we keep that in front of our eyes, we will soon learn what it means to follow Jesus and become like him.

- Henri J. M. Nouwen  

Do they Jesus in me ..Joy Williams  This is one of my favorite songs because it reminds me of living my life out so that I reflect Jesus in all I say and do.  
Walking the walk means we are forever keeping present to the Presence. 

Special thanks to all those that have served our country and continue to serve.  God bless you... have a wonderful Memorial Day.


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