Monday, September 19, 2011

More Than Hopeful Thoughts

"Once again Jesus went out beside the lake.  A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them.  As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth.  'Follow me,' Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.  

While Jesus was having dinner at Levi's house, many tax collectors and 'sinners' were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him.
    When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the 'sinners' and tax collectors, tehy asked his disciples:  'Why does he eat with tax collectors and 'sinners?'
    
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, 'It is not the healthy who need the doctor, but the sick.  I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.'" -Mark 2:13-17
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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, 
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, 
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."  -Matthew 5:3-12
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The killer in you is the killer in me, my Love.
A life, all life is holy.
Healing in you is healing in me.
A brain spinning, twirls round and round.
Beating heart inside reminds me of the beating heart in you.

And at the end of the day, the words are borrowed, but the meaning is true, disarming me.  This constant battling of the head and the heart, my blood pumping to rhythms new and old makes me alive, which is the important part, I think.  Jesus to Rachel Remen to Smashing Pumpkins, tomorrow is a brand new day.  Amid P.C.'s high volume, truth speaks loud clear.  Let it be heard, and let my heart be changed.

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