The phrase The Passion Translation uses in verse 3 is happiness: “What happiness comes to you when you feel your spiritual poverty! For theirs is the realm of heaven’s kingdom.”

We’re not talking about artificial or fleeting happiness here. This is toowayhon bliss. Pure, uncontainable delight. Knowing and being fully known by God. Forever-access to Him.

But where this happiness comes from might have you shaking your head. Spiritual poverty?! Whatever that is, no thank you!

But stay with me. Especially if you’re shouldering a weight that’s crushing you or praying your small but broken prayer.

 

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1. Cultivating a Missional Life: A 30-Day Devotional to Gently Help You Open Your Heart, Home, and Life to Your Neighbors. Download a free sample from the resource library, and if you want the rest it’s $4.99 on Kindle or $6.99 for the paperback. Grab the bonus 30-day missional living challenge (free with a purchase) to get the most out of the devotional.
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