“the testing of my faith develops perseverance.” James 1:3

Paraphrased Beatitudes Matthew 5:3-10

Blessed are the weak spirited, heaven is their safety.

Blessed are the sad, heaven is their joy.

Blessed are the timid, heaven is their glory.

Blessed are the famished, heaven is their sustenance.

Blessed are the caring, heaven is them.

Blessed are the good hearted, heaven is their calm reserve.

Blessed are the quiet caretakers, heaven is their reward.

Blessed is the tormented (spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally), heaven is their resting place.

I mask my emotions and hide but the pain is still visible.
The hurt is audible.
The struggle is felt.
The effort has a bitter flavor.
The endeavor has a stale fragrance.







                    I will lay down in His peace.

                        I will rise in His grace.

                      I will walk in His mercy.

                          I will live in His love.