Recently, I have enjoyed the Amplified version of the Bible. This Bible is intended to bring out the original meaning of the text. They do this in brackets so that you know that it is an explanation.

As I was reading the Beatitudes, I listed all the words for blessed included in the brackets. Here they are:

• Spiritually prosperous
• Happy
• To be admired
• Forgiven,refreshed by God’s grace
• Inwardly peaceful
• Spiritually secure
• Joyful
• Nourished by God’s grace
• Content
• Sheltered by God’s promises
• Anticipating God’s Presence
• Spiritually mature
• Spiritually calm with life
• Joy in God’s favor
• Comforted by inner peace and God’s love
• Morally courageous and spiritually alive with life
• Joy in God’s goodness

It goes on to say:

Blessed are those that realize their need for God.

Blessed are those who mourn over sin when their burden of sin is lifted.

Blessed are the kind hearted,sweet spirited, the self controlled

Blessed are those who actively seek right standing before God. For they will be completely satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy

Blessed are those with integrity, moral courage and godly character for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers for they will express His character and be called the sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what is morally right for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

I don’t know about you, but are these not things we want in this life and the one to come?

Jesus makes it possible for us to live this way. I personally, am thankful to be blessed. To realize my need for God, to seek Him, to want what He wants. To be freed from my sin and independence that drew me away from Him.He brings peace in chaos. He knows me in and out and through everything. With this, I can and you can, live in peace despite what is going on in the world. We need not fear. Trust Him today and be blessed! 😊