What does it mean to truly be blessed? God's idea of being blessed is much better than what I consider blessed. I've searched the scriptures and this is what I've found.
IN MATTHEW, JESUS SAYS...
*Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
*Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
*Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
*Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
*Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
*Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
*Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
*Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
*Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
FROM THE PSALMS:
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. -psalm 1:1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. -psalm 32:1
Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. -psalm 32:2
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! -psalm 34:8
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! -psalm 40:4
Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him. -psalm 41:4
Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! -psalm 65:4
Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! Selah -psalm 84:4
Blessed are those whose strength is in you. -psalm 84:5
Blessed is the one who trusts in you! -psalm 84:12
Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O LORD, in the light of your face. -psalm 89:15
Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law. -psalm 94:12
Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times! -psalm 106:3
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! -psalm 112:1
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! -psalm 118:26
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! -psalm 119:1
Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart. -psalm 119:2
Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! -psalm 128:1
Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD! -psalm 144:15
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. -psalm 146:5
I love Psalm 144:15. Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. That's what it all comes down to. We are blessed when we belong to Him!
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