The Beatitudes
Today, as the Underground, we come together in prayer and fasting, collectively joining our hearts in a “laser-focused” way.
Our prayer today: The Beatitudes
Across our city, we are constantly praying for our neighbors, friends and family. God has highlighted for each of us a context that we have been praying to bring the beauty, justice and good news of Jesus into.
As we pray today across the city, we take time to allow the Spirit to highlight those people, and maybe even people that we haven’t noticed before, and pray a blessing over them. To do this, we’ll read Jesus’ opening blessing from the sermon on the mount and ask God to highlight and bless the people in our lives that carry these characteristics.
Read
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Reflect
Who in your life demonstrates the poor in spirit? Who has recognized and conveys the deep need for the Father’s guidance? Take note of that name and pray and prayer of blessing over them.
Read
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Reflect
Who in your life is mourning right now? Take a moment to pray a blessing over them in their mourning.
Read
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Reflect
Who in your life is quiet, gentle and often overlooked? Pray a blessing over them and their life.
Read
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Reflect
Who has a deep desire for the character of Jesus in your life? Take this moment to pray a blessing over them by name.
Read
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Reflect
Who in your life exhibits mercy? Pray a blessing over them.
Read
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Reflect
When you think of a pure heart, who comes to mind? Now is an opportunity to thank God for them and bless them.
Read
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Reflect
Who has a heart for the Justice and Peace of Jesus? Say a prayer of blessing over them.
Read
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Reflect
When you read these words of Jesus, who comes to mind? Pray to bless them with the peace of the Father.
Pray
Father, use the words of Jesus to remind us of the blessed in our life. May our lives, prayers, and relationships bless them with the everlasting love of God.