THE BEATITUDES OF LOVE


Blessed are those who find love everywhere, for they may never be lonely.

Blessed are those who always give love, for they shall always have more love to give.

Blessed are those who make it easier for others to love them, for they shall always have plenty of friends.

Blessed are those who always communicate in love, for they are channels of blessing wherever they go.

Blessed are those who bestow healing love, for they may be known as the physicians of the soul.

Blessed are those who leave love wherever they go, for the world will be a better place because they have lived.

Blessed are those who love to work, for theirs is the kingdom of service.

Blessed are those who love to share, for theirs is the kingdom of joy everywhere.

Blessed are those who love to wait, for theirs is the kingdom of patience.

Blessed are those who love to praise others, for theirs is the kingdom of appreciation.

Blessed are those who love to put others first, for theirs is the kingdom of humility.

Blessed are those who love to be courteous, for theirs is the kingdom of good manners.

Blessed are those who have God first, and above all, for theirs is the kingdom of right relationship to God, people and things.

Blessed are those who love Jesus Christ, for they share His tender compassion for the whole world.

Blessed are thos who love and receive the Holy Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of holiness.

Blessed are those who love what is right and good, for theirs is the kingdom of justice and mercy.

Blessed are those who practise love in relation to all people at all times, for theirs is the kingdom of intimate kindness.

Blessed are those who plan to practise love always, for they shall live in the house of love and dwell in the city of God forever and ever.

from FORTY DAYS OF LOVE
by Thomas A. Carruth