Lenten Reflection for Day 13
Date: Wednesday March 23, 2011
Author: Susan Cronenwett
Bible Passage:
Matthew 5:8 (NRSV)
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Reflection:
What a beautiful, simple, and powerful statement! Yet what does it mean to be pure of heart? We struggle to give up the love of money and possessions. We strive to show love, mercy, support, and generosity. We yearn to be more like young children, trusting in God without reservation. We try to look only to God for our inspiration and instruction. Sometimes we succeed for an instance or a short period of time. But to succeed in giving our hearts wholly to God on more than an intermittent and part-time basis, we need His help. He has given us the means through His Son.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank you for this day. Help us to look to you in every part of our lives and to come to you with pure, childlike hearts, through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen
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