Isn’t it cool when God speaks to you and then jogs your memory of it several years later? One time I went out for a walk and ended up at the top of Arthur’s Seat. Having just moved here I was blown away by the view. But having also just come back to God I was super excited at all he was showing me!

I remember thinking of the place I was taking photos of, which I now know was Craigmillar/Niddrie etc, as a forgotten part of Edinburgh. I wouldn’t have known what is was like as I didn’t know Edinburgh at the time. Anyway, God put it on my heart. And now I live here!

I also just remembered how we are all in this together, and how awesome it was to hear a tent full of people praying for the city at the top of Arthur’s Seat. I sat and listened & prayed with them (from a distance) for ages.

God is so good! And it’s good to know you are in the right place.

15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere,16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. 18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.

12 I am writing to you who are God’s children     because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus. 13 I am writing to you who are mature in the faith     because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I am writing to you who are young in the faith     because you have won your battle with the evil one. 14 I have written to you who are God’s children     because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith     because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith     because you are strong. God’s word lives in your hearts,     and you have won your battle with the evil one.

The Beatitudes

5 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,     For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,     For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek,     For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,     For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,     For they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,     For they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers,     For they shall be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,     For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.