Matthew 5:4 and Spiderman

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

Last Sunday our pastor did a whole sermon on this verse, and this concept. I hadn't thought about it much after we left the church, but God decided to change that (as He often does). In the song "Hosanna", there's that one line that says "break my heart for what breaks Yours". I've sung that a bajillion times, but never prayed it. I started praying it. And boy, does God answer prayer. I think He's showing me what that verse means, in one very small aspect. Beware, once you pray for God to show you what hurts Him the most, it's not a happy process. But I'm glad I asked. We forget sometimes that God feels the pain of His children, and of the lost people who are searching for satisfaction in worldly things. It's a huge burden, and He's allowed me to experience what just a tiny bit of that burden is like to carry. A line from an old Keith Green song comes to mind "Oh Bless me Lord, bless me Lord! You know it's all I ever hear. No one aches, no one hurts, no one even sheds one tear. But He cries, He weeps, He bleeds, and He cares for your needs. And you just lay back and keep soakin it in."

Now that I've written about the sincere aspect of my life...it's time for Spidey. I would like to use this blog to make a public statement, and say that I hold no grudge against Marvel Studios for not including him in the Avengers movie (since apparently half the population thinks he should be there). Really, it's historically correct that Pete didn't join the Avengers until later. This is for everyone complaining about him not being included. I'd also like to say, as far as the reboot this summer goes.....if it's amazing, I'll be on cloud nine. If it's decent, fine. If they butcher it, I will spite the name of Sony and never speak it again as long as I shall live. After I wear black for a week.

Hahah. Well, that's all for this morning. I think I'll go be productive somehow. You should too, get off my blog and off the internet and go do something worthwhile!! Read a book, call a friend, go for a walk, make some kind of good memory. And remember that life with Jesus is ALWAYS worth it.

Until next time!
Christiana