A Daily Devotion for Monday, May 25
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- May 25
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Matthew 5:1-9
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:
“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 children of God.”
I Corinthians 1:4
(God) who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
The writer found comfort in the Godly fellowship of her new church family. Today I am thinking of the many other places God sends his comforting Spirit to minister to His people. How about grief support groups, Al-Anon, Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups, support groups for those with cancer? There are so many groups organized to provide support and hope for those going through a rough time. Even though a group may not name God or invite his Holy Spirit into the group, He is always there for us, and so will be with us in that gathering. All good and beautiful things come from God. And he leads us to what we need.
Holy Lord, you lead us to what we need, to people who can help us to see your will more clearly. Help me to be open and willing to support and to be supported, knowing that all of my help comes from you. Amen
Becky, transforming
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Matthew 5:1-9. 2Corinthians 1:4. Sustained
"I Will offer comfort to someone who is grieving." This is the thought for the day. We all grieve differently and we all comfort others differently. I'll never forget how our neighbor offered comfort when my father died. We were busy with funeral plans and visiting family. Mae came quietly in the house and cleared our kitchen. Floor to ceiling--she even scrubbed the oven clean. Mae never said a word--she just did what she was best at. Just thinking about it today, brings a smile for her thoughtfulness. Let this be a lesson for us all to realize how easy comfort can be. Just be yourself. Stop worrying about what to do…
Monday, May 25th, 2026
Sustained
(Focus: someone who needs my support.
Today reading. Matthew 5: 1-9
2 Corinthians 1:4
Who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Today’s upper room author reminds me of how compassionate and loving Jesus is with us, regardless of our situation. I relate to the golden rule, and the picture of Jesus walking on the beach carrying a lost sole. The picture is entitled “Footsteps In The Sand” Reading these passages offers profound comfort by assuring me that God deeply understands. No matter the source of the suffering, God promises to…
Matthew 5:1-9/1 Corinthians 1:4
I must put on record my frequent disappointment with the use of the CEV in the Upper Room. The Beatitudes from the sermon on the mount will always be preceded by “blessed” and not “happy” in my head. Thank you, Becky, for using the NIV. When I read this morning’s reflection in the context of the subject verses, I was reminded of the experience of a friend. Over twenty years ago now, his wife died of cancer, leaving him with three sons under the age of 12. He was at a total loss as to what the future would hold for his boys and himself. He went to his pastor to talk things out and the…