Beatus

This Latin adjective, which is the basis for the word BEATITUDE means happy, fortunate or blissful. And why shouldn't it be when Jesus himself spoke it?

 “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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

 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

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

 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

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

 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”Matthew 5: 1-12

The keen observer may note that my last 3 blog entries revolve around the issue of staying humble and submissive. This may give away the situation I may be in of which I will not refute.

Let me declare in this blog that Jesus is still in control of my heart and I will sing of his love no matter which way the wind blows:-)