How?

Heavenly Father -

How? How do I focus on your Son’s example set for us? How with all of these distractions and grace robbers do I live a life dedicated to your glory?

At home I hear lack of faith, in my own family, I hear it Lord. On the radio and on the internet I am blasted with evil sounds of soul snatchers distracting me from your love. And TV is devoid of your presence as if You are outlawed in media.

When I try to talk to people and share your Son with them, they brush me off or tell me they do not believe in You, all the while complaining that the world is broke and that it’s your fault Lord.

My flesh is weak, my heart is untrustworthy, and my mind is fogged with burdens and other thoughts that block my body from your embrace.

Outside of your house Lord, I am a wreck. Perhaps I need to use the gifts of your total creation to my benefit.

In times of physical struggle, focus not on the struggle but rather on the air that surrounds me. Breathing it in and out and feeling your Love fill my lungs with life.

In times of stress and fatigue, focus not on the mental distress but rather on the peacefulness of nature - the trees, grass, and other plants rooted in the earth trusting in the waters from Heaven to provide for their every need.

And when I feel unloved, all I need do is look up to the sky - the blue, the clouds, or the storm, and listen to the sounds of creation. Nature reminds me that all I see, all I hear, even if silent, is the sound of your voice saying you love me.

I know that all creation is a gift form you for me. Father, let me see the world through Your son’s eyes:

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Heavenly Father, I devote myself to my Lord and Savior so that I may reflect the Light of Christ to my family and to the world.

In Him and His most Holy Name I pray,

Amen Jesus! Amen. Amen!

Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew 5:3-10
"The Beatitudes"

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