A Heart That Welcomes Grace
My dear son,
Do not be ashamed to say that you want to lean on me. Being able to manage everything alone is not what makes you a precious child. I gladly welcome you when you come close and tell me you need your Father.
Jesus said the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor in spirit. My love finds room in a heart open to grace, rather than one determined to insist it already has everything it needs.
Lean on me on joyful, plentiful days as well. I want to meet you at more times than those when you need help. Tell me both your gratitude and your hopes this evening. I am a Father who wants to stay close to your life.
With all my love,
Your Father
Matthew 5:3
WEB3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
A short reflection
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus pronounces blessing on the poor in spirit and says the kingdom of heaven is theirs, pointing toward humble dependence on God.
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