Blessings and Woes

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 those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

blessed are you who weep now,

for you will laugh.

But woe to you who are rich,

for you have already received your comfort.

Woe to you who are well fed now,

for you will go hungry.

Woe to you who laugh now,

for you will mourn and weep.

I am so encouraged by these 2 passages in Matthew and Luke. matt chandler explained it so well to me. i am currently, in my rotten place, blessed because i am empty, mourning, hungry and seeking him. now he can fill me. had i been full, and rich, and happy, he would have no room, or rather, i would not have a heart that seeks him, and a desire to be restored.

i am thankful for suffering and thankful for where i am tonight, for the first time in weeks. i see where i am, and where i have the capability of being with Christ. of being comforted, of being filled, of laughter and joy. thank you, jesus.