Cruciform Hope Ministries

In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5), Jesus isn’t giving us commands—he’s making powerful, joyful announcements of blessing. This means good news even for those of us wrestling with mental illness.

This short clip from a sermon of mine a few years ago imagines how Jesus might phrase some Beatitudes towards those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Sharing for anyone who’d like to watch the stream of my church’s worship service this morning.
(Check the comments for time stamps if you’d like to skip to a certain worship song or to the message!)