Blessed are We

A prayer for today, based on Matthew 5:3-12

Lord Jesus, we thank you for your presence today.

Father God, we come to you in a desire to know you more deeply

Holy Spirit pray with us now.

Let us be poor in spirit,

    So that we may live in the kingdom of heaven.

Be with us as we mourn,

    For by you will we be comforted.

Teach us to be meek,

    As we inherit the earth.

Give us a hunger and thirst for righteousness,

    for by you will we be filled.

Show us how to be merciful,

    for then will we be shown mercy.

Make us pure in heart,

    So that we will better see You

Give us the heart of peacemakers,

    For we are children of God.

 Walk with us as we are persecuted because of righteousness,

    For we are citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

Give us your heart when people insult us, persecute us and falsely say all kinds of evil against us because of  You.  Teach us to rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward for us in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the You before us here on earth.

In all ways, give us Your heart and Your guidance. Teach us first to love and serve our neighbor as ourselves, and to love you with all of our heart, soul and mind.

Amen