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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Matthew 5:8, CSB
Only God makes us pure, good, and holy through Christ, the one who helps us and ushers us into His presence.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:7, CSB
We find hope and strengthened faith in living out the promise of being merciful, knowing God was merciful to us first, so we help lead others to the hope of Christ and grow in His faithfulness.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5:6, CSB
We find hope and strengthened faith when we seek the righteousness of God, knowing He gives us Christ’s righteousness in place of our sinfulness.
Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5, CSB
We find hope and strengthened faith when we can admit our own weaknesses and failings, knowing we need Christ in every area of life and that we are no better than anyone else.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4, CSB
We find hope and strengthened faith when we consider and mourn our utter sinfulness yet in light of Christ’s grace and sacrifice for us.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”
Matthew 5:3, CSB
We find hope and faith in knowing we are hopeless on our own, in trying to succeed in life or toward eternal life, but that God has saved us by His grace in Christ.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time
1 Peter 5:6, CSB
We find hope and strengthened faith when we can get over our own understandings and pride and instead acknowledge the grace, power, and perfect love of God over our lives.
I will remember the Lord’s works; yes, I will remember your ancient wonders. I will reflect on all you have done and meditate on your actions.
Psalm 77:11-12, CSB
We find hope and strengthened faith when we remember the faithfulness of God in this history of Israel and the saving work of Christ.
But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.
Acts 20:24, CSB
This world can be scary and sad, but we have been called and empowered by God to share the hope of Christ until His return and the world is made new.
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
1 Corinthians 15:57, CSB
So much in this world can be scary and sad, but Christ moves in us to help us overcome this world and find joy and hope.
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