DAILY WORD FROM JESUS

My latest E-Book, DAILY WORD FROM JESUS, is almost done, in the process of having its final formatting for Kindle and Nook E-Books. You can be sure I will let you know when it is available through Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble Nook books. 

I thought I would give you a "taste" of its contents. DWFJ is a daily devotional book containing 366 original devotions, all of them based on the words of Jesus as found in the Gospel of St. Matthew. No other portions of Matthew are examined - only the words of our Lord Jesus, and each one concludes with a short prayer. Here is an example:

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JANUARY 8

Matthew 5:4 - “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Life isn't easy. We gain and lose, we find joy and pain. Jesus' Word for today reminds us that life isn't only found in the gaining and the joy. It's also found in our pain and losing. If we are sad over what we have lost, Jesus is there to comfort us. If we are joyful, He is there to laugh and dance with us. 

Mourning means sadness. We may not like mourning, but its tears can clear our eyes and its sad memories console us. Comfort in mourning means being with those we love, with arms wrapped in a strong or gentle embrace, and the quiet presence of others so that we're not alone. 

It's also good to mourn our sins, to be reminded we still have much to learn and far to go to attain wisdom in life. Mourning our sins can bring us to positive changes, making choices that will help us live His way, not just our own.

Jesus promises that those who mourn will be comforted. Comfort doesn't mean that all is well, or that wrongs will be made right. It does mean we can still stand after being knocked down. It means we can be hopeful that this sorrow, too, shall pass. 

It's also good to mourn our world. God created it perfect and rebellious people have changed for the worse. Our world is good, but it is frail and will not last forever. This wonderful planet Earth is a gift from God, but only until time ends. It is a means to an end, not the end in itself. When the temporary of this earth is gone, the permanent of heaven will remain. 

May God grant you comfort today through growing faith and peace that comes through our Lord Jesus Christ.

When life gets me down, O Lord, lift me up with Your mercy, and give me joy. Amen.