Let us truly realize what our Lord wants from us in our everyday lives. In all things, we must put God first, not ourselves. If we live life with this in our mind and in our hearts, we will not sin. We will not seek after worldly things, but treasures in the heavens. Blessed are the poor ones in spirit are those that seek and desire the Holy Spirit. Blessed are those who mourn, are meek, which hunger and thirst after righteousness, are merciful, are pure in heart, are peacemakers, are persecuted, and that weep. All of this is the will of God. All of this is striving to be more like the way He wants us to live our lives and walk the narrow path that leads to the kingdom of the heavens. This is our reward... our treasure... to be comforted, to inherit the earth, to be filled, to obtain mercy, to see God, to be sons of God, to obtain the kingdom of the heavens, to obtain the reward, to be filled, and to laugh and be full of the Holy Spirit.

Oh merciful Father, please lead us in the path of righteousness for the sake of your name; and if it be your will, may we help others to find this path. Please forgive us our laziness, but let us be good laborers in your harvest. Thank you. In the name of your son Christ Jesus. Amen.