下面经文（Matthew 5:1-12）的祝福是耶稣亲自安慰所有艰难度日的人们。在这里，不是谈论要发家，要权力，要名气要快活，而是怀揣神坚实的应许，明了生命并不是容易的，从容度日。即使这样，耶稣也是我们的牵引和牧人，他要帮我们走入天堂般的荣耀，他要让我们活出新的生命。

接受这些经文的祝福吧。我们都受过伤，我们都在挣扎，我们都有负担压着，我们都有哀痛，我们都面对这个世界，而这个世界曾那么仇视耶稣，也要仇视我们。神都懂。向他倾诉你的心肠。你在这个世界上是有原因的。他要引领你走过去，你是被祝福的：因为你有耶稣，一个美妙的有他的未来。你有宽恕，生命和拯救，现在就有。你是他自己的孩子，他不会丢开你。他对你的爱如此之深，他竟然为了你上了十字架。

在主的怀里休养吧！

The Beatitudes (below) are beautiful statements from Jesus that comfort the weak and hurting who are struggling to make it through this tough life. It's not about gaining wealth, power, fame and pleasure here - it's about walking through whatever comes with the solid promises of God in mind, and knowing that life's not going to be easy. Still, Jesus is our guide and shepherd, he'll help us through to the heavenly glory, and he'll make a difference with our lives here.
Take comfort in these verses. We all hurt, we all struggle, we all have burdens to carry, we all mourn, we all face persecution from this world that hated Jesus and will hate us. God understands. Pour your heart out to him. You are here for a reason. He will lead you through it, and you ARE BLESSED - for you have Jesus, and a wonderful future with him. You have forgiveness, life and salvation - right now. You are his own child, and he will not forsake you. His love for you is so deep that he went to the cross for you.

Rest in the arms of Christ our Saviour!
Pastor H.
1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and
sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and
falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be
glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they
persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Matthew 5:1-12