Dear Lord,
You promise that if I trust and put my confidence in You, I will be blessed. But how blessed do I have to be before I feel blessed?
Your way of blessing me is not what I expected.
You say that when I am poor, I am blessed because I realize I need You, and You promise me the kingdom of heaven. You say that when I am humble, my inheritance is the whole earth. You say that when I am hungry and thirsty for justice, I will be satisfied. You promise to bless me with mercy when I am merciful to others.
You bless me when my need causes me to seek You more. When I seek You more, I will find You and You will continue to bless me.
Finding You is the biggest blessing I can have.
Because I know You, You prevent me from falling into worldly traps as I continue to seek You through Your Word.
I am blessed because when I reflect on Your teachings I become like a tree nourished in rich soil and refreshed by bubbling streams. My leaves will never wither, and I will produce fruit in season.
When I am blessed in this way, You promise me success in everything I do because I am doing it with and for You. So, Lord, please bless me! I want to be blessed, and I want to be a blessing to You.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,
whose confidence is in him.
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
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.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:3–7 NLT
Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people,
take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.
Rather, he delights in the teachings of the LORD
and reflects on his teachings day and night.
He is like a tree planted beside streams—
a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither.
He succeeds in everything he does.
Psalm 1:1–3 GW