Itching to Write

I'm really 'itching' to write something but nothing inspirational has really struck me this last week so I'm going to keep this post short and sweet. I've been reading the New Testament in the Message Bible and I love the way the Beatitudes are portrayed in modern day vernacular. For instance, instead of 'Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven' the Message says, 'You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.' Instead of 'Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted' we have ' You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One who is most dear to you.' The list goes on and they're all great food for thought. If you don't have a Message Bible, I encourage you to look them up sometime. That's really all I've got to say right now. Not much I know, but I wanted to write something.

In closing, since this is a blog on peace, I guess should finish with the version of 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.' The Message says 'You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.'

My prayer is that whoever reads these words comes to the experiential realization of their place in God's family- precious, irreplaceable, and worth the exchange of Jesus' life for theirs.