Word-Filled Wednesday ~ Matthew 5:8

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"Blessed [are] the pure in heart,
For they shall see God." (Matthew 5:8)



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Your Sister in Christ,
Toia

Comments

Amydeanne said…
Great verse! and I think you hit it right on today! Happy WFW!
February 25, 2009 at 4:50 PM
God Chaser said…
Beautiful picture thanks for sharing. May my heart be forever pure. Blessing of peace,joy and love.
February 25, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Susannah said…
What an awesome promise... that we shall see God. I'm SO grateful His righteousness and purity are from Him. Happy WFW!
February 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Anonymous said…
The beautiful thing about your WFW is that it is a reminder to all of us..that accepting Christ's love is so simple and easy as a child just walking up saying "I Love You"...very mindful and wonderful!
February 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Alicia The Snowflake said…
What a great reminder! May we come to God with a pure heart & clean hands!

Happy WFW!
February 25, 2009 at 6:46 PM
aspiritofsimplicity said…
I love this verse. Very nice WFW.
February 25, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Tracy said…
Amen! What a beautiful WFW. How I want to be pure of heart! Thank you for sharing, and for visiting my place!

Blessings to you!
Tracy
February 25, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Sit-N-Chat said…
I know someone who was literally set free by this verse. God used the desire to see Him by being pure in heart overcame temptation.

This is sweet picture.

Love,
Jennifer
February 25, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Omah's Helping Hands said…
Loved this one Toia! Thank you for posting this one.
February 25, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Denise said…
This is precious.
February 26, 2009 at 3:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Love the scripture!! Happy WFW!!
February 26, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Chris said…
O that I may see my Lord one day. Great WFW!
February 27, 2009 at 7:01 PM
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