A Year 4 Transformation: Day 50-Becoming Pure in Heart

Passage of the Day:

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ² and he began to teach them. He said: ³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ⁵ Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. ⁷ Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. ⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God, Matthew 5:1-8.

Reflection:

One of the common traits of a great teacher is their ability to help their students see the big picture. As Jesus begins a sermon on the side of a mountain, He paints a vivid picture of what your spiritual life can resemble. When a believer in Jesus starts to hunger and thirst for beatitudes, fruits of the Holy Spirit, blessings will follow. To individuals who seek to become pure in heart, you will begin to see the world as God sees it.

Prayerful Action:

Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. ²² Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart, 1 Peter 1:21-22.

Restoring Your Heart:

According to the account of a first century doctor, the words you speak daily naturally flow out of your heart, Luke 6:43-45. Whenever venomous words come out of your mouth, this is a clear indication that something is wrong with your life. Whether this is the root of bitterness or envy rearing its ugly head, unwholesome language should bring about concern and conviction. When your heart is broken or bruised, ask the Lord for healing so that contrite actions will follow.

Song of the Day:

You can tell when someone is speaking from their heart. When words are encouraging, gentle and humble, this is a sign of a Christian who is on the right track to becoming pure in heart.

by Jay Mankus