Our Happiness Recast

The sense of happiness
of joy in our freedom
revisited, recast
in these words of Christ

Needing to remember
what he had to say
the price of power
not of mercy,
bearing an awful cost

We are to be more humble
submitting our own will
walking gently with our neighbor
that we may hear God’s word

Seeking justice, ever
walking more purposely
sharing Christ’s message
and his healing
to all of those in need


July 3, 2010
Matthew 5:1-13
Beatitudes
and email, “Notes from Peter” (Hey)
received July 1, 2010
“This Sunday my sermon is titled “Pursuing More Than Happiness,”
and it is based on Matthew 5:1-13. If you have a few minutes to read
this passage of scripture prior to attending the service, you might get
a little more out of the sermon. In this sermon, I want to challenge us all
to live with greater intentionality and to find deeper levels of meaning
for our lives. Instant gratification can be the enemy of faithful living.
Intentionality is the path to blessedness.”
http://www.concordwumc.org
Wesley United Methodist Church
Concord, NH
July 4, 2010
Independence Day


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