blessing Archives - Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church

I’d Have Had to Miss the Dance

Jeremiah 29:10-11 — God’s plan and purpose for His people is to be a blessing people regardless of context or situation.

Jeremiah 29:7 — Seek and pray for God’s shalom (well-being, peace) for others and you will find it for yourself.

Jeremiah 29:5-6 — Even in great loss and upheaval God has not turned away, but still calls and purposes humanity for worship and service.

Jeremiah 29:1-4 — Though we may have experienced loss, God has not turned away from us, but comes to us with purpose.

Matthew 5:13-16 — Jesus provides three metaphors/images for understanding “blessed to be a blessing.”

Matthew 5.10-12 – How are those who are persecuted for doing what God says is right to be blessed?

Matthew 5:7 — God blesses those who are merciful with mercy.

Matthew 5:6 — God blesses and truly satisfies those who listen and obey what He says is right.

Matthew 5:5 — If we serve God and others we will experience the blessing of participating in God’s restoration of humanity and Creation.

Matthew 5:5 — We look at how bringing our grief to God through mourning/lament results in the blessing of God’s comfort (and more).