{"id":19584,"date":"2014-05-10T00:20:17","date_gmt":"2014-05-10T04:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=19584"},"modified":"2014-05-09T23:30:18","modified_gmt":"2014-05-10T03:30:18","slug":"jesus-words-mountaintop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2014\/05\/10\/jesus-words-mountaintop\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus’ Words Up On a Mountaintop"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SeekingHimLogo\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Blessed are the\u00a0poor in spirit<\/span><\/em><\/strong>, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. \u00a0Blessed are\u00a0those who mourn<\/span><\/strong><\/em>, for they shall be comforted. \u00a0Blessed are\u00a0the meek<\/span>,<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0for they shall inherit the earth. \u00a0Blessed are\u00a0those who hunger and thirst for righteousness<\/span><\/strong><\/em>, for they shall be satisfied. \u00a0Blessed are\u00a0the mercifu<\/span><\/strong><\/em>l<\/span>, for they shall receive mercy. \u00a0Blessed are the\u00a0pure in heart<\/span><\/strong><\/em>,<\/span>\u00a0for they shall see God. \u00a0Blessed are\u00a0the peacemakers<\/span><\/strong><\/em>,<\/span>\u00a0for they shall be called sons of God.\u00a0Blessed are\u00a0those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness<\/span><\/em><\/strong>, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blessed are you\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/em>when\u00a0people\u00a0<\/b><\/i>insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all\u00a0<\/span>kinds of evil against you because of Me<\/em><\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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May i introduce you to this beautiful song written by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette<\/a>. \u00a0It is sung to the tune, SLANE<\/em>, which we traditionally know as ‘Be Thou My Vision.’ \u00a0 Below is an instrumental version of the traditional song so that you can sing these lyrics about Jesus preaching the Sermon on the Mount. \u00a0I hope it blesses you as much as it did me when i stumbled upon it!<\/p>\n

Up on a mountaintop, Jesus sat down,
\nTeaching the people who gathered around:
\nLook for the blessings that God kindly brings;
\nGod’s loving kingdom is changing all things.<\/p>\n

You are the salt and you’re also the light.
\nFlavor God’s world, with your faith shining bright.
\nKnow that I’ve come here, God’s word to fulfill.
\nKeep the commandments and follow them well.<\/p>\n

Let go of anger, for it is a sin.
\nIt will destroy you, both outside and in.
\nEven your thinking can lead you astray;
\nWhatever tempts you, just throw it away.<\/p>\n

Keep strong the bonds between husband and wife;
\nKeep your commitments for all of your life.
\nDon’t swear by heaven or by earth below;
\nLet “yes” be “yes” then,
\nand let “no” be “no.”<\/p>\n

If any hurt you, then you may resist,
\nBut not with hatred or weapon or fist.
\nGod’s way is stronger than any you face;
\nStand up and love them! And give them God’s grace.<\/p>\n

Love those who hate you and pray for them, too.
\nGod’s mercy reaches out far beyond you.
\nSeek, as God’s people, God’s wholeness each day
\nSo you can witness to God’s perfect way.<\/p>\n