If the Devil were to write his Beatitudes, they would probably go
something like this:

Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend
an hour once a week with their fellow Christians in Church - they are my
best workers.

Blessed are those Christians who wait to be asked and expect to be
thanked - I can use them.

Blessed are the touchy, with a bit of luck they may stop going to church -
they are my missionaries.

Blessed are those who are very religious but get on everyone's nerves - they
are mine forever.

Blessed are the troublemakers - they shall be called my children.

Blessed are those who have no time to pray - they are easy prey for me.

Blessed are the gossips, for they are my secret agents.

Blessed are those critical of church leadership, for they shall inherit a
place with me in my fate.

Blessed are the complainers - I'm all ears for them.

Blessed are you when you read this and think it is about other people
and not yourself - I've got you.

--Author unknown

"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will
soar on wings like eagles. . ." Isaiah 40:31a