Matthew 5: 1-18
Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished
The Law is mankind living by every Word of God.
The Beatitudes. Suffering - Not what we are fond of. Of the Chapters in the Bible the Biblically Uncomfortable are going to be vocal about - we have arrived.
If we are going to start out honestly, and on a good foot - we do have a good disregard for suffering. Bam. We have started out where a Good Father would want us to.
If we were so very fortunate to sit with Jesus, Wonderful Jesus. Wonderful Counselor. Almighty God. We would have seen Jesus speak this with probably puzzled Disciples. It's puzzling. And joyful the Disciples might be - finding the Purpose of God is to fulfill the Goodness and Hope of Future for God's Plans.
The Disciples are fully informed why Jesus delights in His Father's Good Will. Jesus Heals - Everyone. Jesus walks on water. Jesus fully is the exact nature of His Father. Because God shares His Goodness.
Why the poor in spirit, mourning, meek, hungering and persecuted?
For the Exact Reason the Disciples were Puzzled. The Old Testament says if you do what God wants - then you are BLESSED.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/trump-four-executive-orders-drug-prices
A Political History of Medicare and Prescription Drug Coverage
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2690175/
When observers look back at "2003", they will wonder why it took 38 years to authorize Medicare coverage for such a critical component of modern medicine... 2003, that's 3 years after the second millennium A.D.
We have someone, we love dearly, who is not a huge fan of President Trump. Let me also say this person is an extremely busy person and follows stereotypes, more than the exact news. And this person is fond of saying, drum roll, he says - Donald Trump was a Democrat before he was a Republican - watch out. Which is an unusual statement, because our loved one is a Democrat.
If you go back,
back,
back in time
and watch the YouTube Videos 19 days before the 2016 Presidential Election, you will find this speech turns out with an amazing confession the first 2, 3 sentences.
Congratulations, President Trump, you have turned out to make the word - Elitist - A Great New Deal. Thank You.
Medicare purchases more medications than any other Nation. And we, Citizens of the USA, will be able to afford the medications, the same as Mexico, Canada, Germany and the U.K. Right here in the USA where the boxes holding the RX are created.
President Trump makes the aisle between the warring Political Parties look like a Haven. Maybe we can find enough Peace to reunite the Nation under this Prosperity we have all enjoyed.
God Bless the People of The United States of America. Especially, our President Donald John Trump.
Here are Presbyterian USA Prayers for the President and the USA.
Almighty God,
You have given us this good land as our heritage.
Make us always remember your generosity
and constantly do your will.
Bless our land with honest industry,
sound learning,
and an honorable way of life.
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion;
from pride and arrogance,
and from every evil way.
Make us who come from many nations
with many different languages
a united people.
Defend our liberties
and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government
Donald J. Trump President
Mike Pence Vice-President
the spirit of wisdom,
that there might be justice and peace in our land.
When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful;
and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail.
We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Righteous God, you rule the nations.
Guard brave men and women
who risk themselves in battle for their country.
Give them compassion for enemies
who also fight for patriotic causes.
Keep our sons and daughters from hate that hardens,
or from scorekeeping with human lives.
Though they must be at war,
let them live for peace,
as eager for agreement as for victory.
Encourage them as they encourage one another,
and never let hard duty separate them
from loyalty to your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
In your sight nations rise and fall,
and pass through times of peril.
Now when our land is troubled,
be near to judge and save.
May leaders be led by your wisdom;
may they search your will and see it clearly.
If we have turned from your way,
help us to reverse our ways and repent.
Give us your light and your truth to guide us;
through Jesus Christ,
who is Lord of this world, and our Savior.
Grant, O God,
that your holy and life-giving Spirit
may so move every human heart,
that the barriers which divide us may crumble,
suspicions disappear,
and hatreds cease,
and that, with our divisions healed,
we might live in justice and peace;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
God of heaven and earth,
in your Word you have given us a vision of that holy city
to which the nations of the world bring their glory.
Look upon and visit the cities of the earth.
Renew the ties of mutual regard that form our civic life.
Send us honest and able leaders.
Help us to eliminate poverty, prejudice, and oppression,
that peace may prevail with righteousness,
and justice with order,
and that men and women from various cultures
and with differing talents
may find with one another
the fulfillment of their humanity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We are praying to quiet the Storms and Hurricanes
and only provide calm rain.
We are praying to quiet the Storms and Hurricanes
and only provide calm rain.
So Help us God.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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