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 5:9 – God not only desires for us to be pure and holy, but also to make peace and extend mercy.

Matthew 5:8 — Jesus commends the process and pursuit of purity (holiness) as one of the attributes of the Heavenly Father.

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.