Guest post by Taruna Rettinger

Blessed are the poor and blessed are the poor in spirit

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Blessed are the poor

Why do you want richness?

Blessed are the poor

Why do you keep slaves for your comfort?

Blessed are the poor

Why do you seek wealth on earth?

Blessed are the poor in spirit

But you want to feel rich

Blessed are the poor in spirit

But you want to be served by others

Blessed are the poor in spirit

But you want wealth here and now

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

So feel your poverty in spirit and cry for Heaven

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God”

So strive for poverty and long to live with God