Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Time to Recover

Look at the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-10,

Jesus said:
“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 righteousness, 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 children of God. 
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 

We are all in some need of recovery look at these Eight Recovery Principles based on the Beatitudes:

Realize that you’re not God (5:3)
Earnestly believe that God exists (5:4)
Consciously choose (5:5)
Openly examine and confess (5:8)
Voluntarily submit (5:6)
Evaluate all my relationships (5:7)
Reserve daily time with God (5:9)
Yield yourself to be used by God (5:10)

Apply Godly principles to your everyday life. It will change you and the world around you. Amen?