Beatitudes |
Living as Jesus Calls Us to Live |
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit. God is with them always. | Do I ask God to guide me when I need help or comfort? |
2. Blessed are those who are sad. They will be consoled. | Do I ask God to take care of me even when I am sad? |
3. Blessed are the meek and gentle. They will receive what God has promised. | Do I sometimes want people to pay attention only to me? |
4. Blessed are those who want everyone to be treated fairly. God will give them all they need. | Do I always try to help someone who is being made fun of or is being treated unfairly? |
5. Blessed are the merciful. God will be kind and generous to them. | Do I treat the people I forgive with kindness? Do I really mean what I say when I forgive someone? |
6. Bless are the pure in heart. They will see God. | Is loving God and others important to me? Am I always as loving as I can be? |
7. Blessed are the peacemakers. They will be called the children of God. | Am I willing to make peace with people who want to make peace with me? Do I ever take the first step in making peace with someone? |
8. Blessed are those who do what is right, even when others treat them unfairly. The kingdom of God belongs to them. | When choosing what to say or do, do I always say or do what I know is right? |