01.29.2023 | Simple Ordinary Sunday

Blessed are they.  It's such a simple, ordinary idea that turns the world​ upside down.  Blessed are the poor in spirit.  Blessed are those passionate about justice.  Blessed are those who are really suffering.  That is not what we've been taught by the world around us.  World upending ideas from a radical prophet.  

I've been thinking about contemplation and reflection recently.  Taking the time to really consider and ponder the Beatitudes.  Blessed are they.  Speaking words of encouragement to others.  What that must feel like.  Do we often hear words of encouragement spoken to us?  Wouldn't it be lovely to change that?  To speak to others as if they truly mattered.  

My prayer this week is to speak more words of encouragement.  I'm starting with thank you and please.  Simple, ordinary and powerful.  Smile when talking to others.  We can smile now, and people can actually see it.  Simple, ordinary, powerful words.  Be good to yourself this week.  You deserve to be blessed.  Amen!