the pursuit of happiness

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the pursuit of happiness

• 10.18.09
• sean curtis

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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, ?       for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are
those who mourn, ?       for they will be
comforted. Blessed are the meek, ?       for
they will inherit the earth. Matthew
53-5 (tniv)
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, ?       for they will be filled.
?    Blessed are the merciful, ?       for
they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in
heart, ?       for they will see God.
Matthew 56-8 (tniv)
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Blessed are the peacemakers, ?       for they
will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who
are persecuted because of righteousness,
?       for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. Matthew 59-10 (tniv)
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Blessed Makarios An existing state of
happiness based on current circumstances and/or
future hope.
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Spiritual Poverty is the Foundation of Faith,
Hope and Love Mourning is the Foundation of
Intimacy, Healing, and Purpose
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Blessed are the meek, for they will
inherit the earth. Matthew 55
(tniv)
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• My Prayer
• That wed respect, love and value the meek more.
• That wed become more meek.

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• Two Essences
• Underdogs, Bullies and Conquerors
• Stewards and Ambassadors

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• Underdogs, Bullies and Conquerors
• Cosmic Poetic Justice

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Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, at the
renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits
on his glorious throne, you who have followed me
will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the
twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has
left houses or brothers or sisters or father or
mother or wife or children or fields for my sake
will receive a hundred times as much and will
inherit eternal life. But many who are first
will be last, and many who are last will be
first. Matthew 1928-30 (tniv)
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So the last will be first, and the first will be
last. Matthew 2016 (tniv)
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You who wish to possess the earth now, take
care. If you are meek, you will possess it if
ruthless, the earth will possess you.
St. Augustine
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• Stewards and Ambassadors
• Cosmic Calling

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When they had finished eating, Jesus said to
Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me
more than these?" ?       "Yes, Lord," he said,
"you know that I love you." ?       Jesus said,
"Feed my lambs." John 2115 (tniv)
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• The Meek Deep Awareness
• Of God.
• Of Others.
• And not of their self.

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His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful
servant! You have been faithful with a few
things I will put you in charge of many things.
Come and share your master's happiness!' Ma
tthew 2523 (tniv)
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• Happy are the Meek
• Come share in the happiness of the Master!
• A heart to love and serve . or a heart to
  conquer?
• Whos to gain you? Or God and others?

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You who wish to possess the earth now, take
care. If you are meek, you will possess it if
ruthless, the earth will possess you.
St. Augustine