Daily Reading

I will realize my own worth when I accept

. . . I am worthy of divine blessings.

For those experiencing feelings and bouts of unworthiness, the Beatitudes, as presented in the Holy Bible offer hope. If they were to be re-written to address this very common human experience, they might be explained this way:

Blessed are the poor in spirit; those who have done all they know how to do.

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven, when they stop God starts.

Blessed are those who mourn; those who doubt their importance to God.

For they will be comforted; God will never give up on them.

Blessed are the meek; those who resist the urge to prove themselves.

For they will inherit the earth; they are the owners of true wealth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness; those who understand that life is a process of growth and healing.

For they will be filled; they will grow and their minds will be healed.

Blessed are the merciful; those who don't beat themselves for making mistakes.

For they will be shown mercy; Ditto

Blessed are the pure in heart; those who realize they are doing the best they can.

For they will see God; they go within themselves to find a better way.

Blessed are the peacemakers; those who hold no against-ness.

For they will be called the sons of God; they will be open to new ideas and insights.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness; those who keep working toward a better understanding of the truth of who they are.

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven; they will ultimately find the truth.