My friend Lisa works with the International Justice Mission (IJM) in Cambodia. She was in the States over the summer and shared about the work they are doing with children who are sold into prostitution there. She shared this quote with us and it gave me a different perspective on the beatitudes, so I thought I'd share it here for you to read as well.
not the penniless,
but those whose heart is free.
Blessed are those who mourn…
not those who whimper,
but those who raise their voices.
Blessed are the meek…
not the soft,
but those who are patient and tolerant.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice…
not those who whine,
but those who struggle.
Blessed are the merciful…
not those who forget,
but those who forgive.
Blessed are the pure in heart...
not those who act like angels,
but those whose life is transparent.
Blessed are the peacemakers…
not those who shun conflict,
but those who face it squarely.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for justice…
not because they suffer,
but because they love.”
-P. Jacob, Compartir, Santiago, Chile, “Bread for Tomorrow - Praying with the World’s Poor”
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