Matthew 5:3–12 is a list of what is known as the Beatitudes. Each of the Beatitudes brings blessings into the life of a Christian.
However, the Beatitudes of Jesus led a certain person to come up with a version that is also quite inspiring to my generation.
“Another Beatitude”
- By Elizabeth Clark
Blessed are they who understand
My faltering step and shaking hand,
Blessed, who know my ears today
Must strain to catch the things they say,
Blessed are they who seem to know
My eyes are dim and my mind is slow,
Blessed are they who looked away,
I spilled my tea on the cloth that day!
Blessed are they who, with cheery smile,
Stopped to chat for a little while,
Blessed are they who know the way
To bring back memories of yesterday,
Blessed are they who never say,
“You’ve told that story twice today!”
Blessed are they who make it known
That I’m loved, respected and not alone,
And blessed are they who will ease the days
Of my journey home, in loving ways.
Think about it.
Gary