Monday, February 24, 2025

February 24th

“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 receive mercy." Matthew 5:5-7

by your grace, God of all,
may we always remember
that the meek are not doormats
for the arrogant to wipe their feet
but the ones who, in quiet watchfulness,
are able to point us to the vulnerable
you would have us carry as far as needed,
may we stop thinking that justice 
is a full-service restaurant where 
we can eat our fill while others starve,
and may we never forget 
that is mercy - simple, gentle mercy -
which is the role model you would
have us emulate in a world which
idolizes cruelty to the point of blasphemy.

(c) 2025 Thom M. Shuman

Venmo: @Thom-Shuman

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