Jesus’ Guide for Lasting Happiness the Beatitudes

1. God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.

Do you rely on God for everything in your life? Is God your top priority?

2. God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort.

How often do we turn to God when everything else fails? Our loving God always is caring for us. Life is God we can never be separated from the loved ones who have passed on.

3. God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them.

We need to let go and trust God. We need to get rid of our self importance. There is one ego and that is God.

4. God blesses those people who want to obey him more than eat or drink. They will be given what they want.

Do you think the riches of the world bring happiness? How often the more we get from the world the sorrier we feel. Where are your priorities are is it in things or in serving God?

5. God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy.

Can you forgive your ex husband or wife. Are you angry with one of your neighbors? We must forgive that is the only way these hurts can be healed.

6. God blesses those people whose hearts are pure

Is our heart and soul pure or is it a mixed bag. Are you lusting after women in your heart? Do you watch sensual images?

7. God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children.

Are there other ways than war? Can you be the peacemaker in your family? Can you make peace with someone who has treated you badly?

8. God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.

Are you persecuted for your religious beliefs or for being honest in the face of dishonesty? God is with you. He will defeat your enemies. You can only be blessed for doing good.