Blessed are those who don’t throw their weight around.
People chase the American Dream—financial independence, superb health, professional success—hoping to obtain “the good life” those things promise. But what if the pursuit of happiness leads elsewhere? In our series The Good Life, we’ll examine the Beatitudes of Jesus—his announcement of good news to a hurting world—and discover the life blessed by God.
Homework
Practice the spiritual disciple of “slowing”. John Ortberg defines this practice as “cultivating patience by deliberately choosing to place ourselves in positions where we simply have to wait.”
Read Psalm 37
Song Recommendation:
“Winter Snow” by Audrey Assad
Verses for the Week: Psalm 25:9-10
