Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"God blesses those who are poor and realize
their need for him,* for the Kingdom of Heaven
is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for
they will be comforted. God blesses those who
are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
Matthew 5:3-5, NLT

Reflection:

Jesus began his sermon with words that seem
to contradict each other. But God's way of living
usually contradicts the world's.
If you want to live for God you must be ready to
say and do what seems strange to the world.
You must be willing to give when others take, to
love when others hate, to help when others abuse.
By giving up your own rights in order to serve others,
you will one day receive everything God has in store
for you.

(Life Application Daily Devotion)