Daily Devotions for August 31, 2020 – Matthew 5:7,8 – “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Being merciful means having a compassionate spirit that causes one to reach out to others and to be a blessing. The greatest joy comes to those who do the right thing while others are not. Blessed are those to live by these biblical principles, ask the LORD to help you practice these qualities today.