Ok, ok....yeah I know it is really the Beatitudes. But if I were graded today I probably would only get a B on my attitudes. Why was I thinking of this? Well I guess because I was thinking this holiday season of the poor, those who are mourning, those that are hungry and those that are thirsty. Which somehow led me to the Beatitudes. It was out of this time that he taught his disciples on the B-attitudes. Ok....beatitudes.
Matt 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit-poor in spirit...not as we see poor, but not seeing ourselves to highly-for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Blessed are the meek-mild in nature, submissive to his will-for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness-always seeking more of him-for they will be filled
Blessed are the merciful-those that show mercy-for they will be shown mercy (thats where I definately get a B)
Blessed are the pure in heart-continually seeking a heart like his-for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God
Blessed are those that are persecuted because of righteousness-if you're not feeling persecution-ask yourself am I doing all I can be doing for God right now in my life-nearly everyone that stepped out of their comfort zone to follow God endured persecution of some sort-for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Wow, when I look at the list that Christ gave the disciples I see that I'm not sure if I even earned the B. Maybe that will be my New Years Resolution this year. Perhaps 2009 I will begin to work on my grades....after all I have the best teacher....money can't buy.
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after I read this, I'm not sure I can even get a letter grade. I too need to work harder to achieve the goals He has set for me. Stretch & grow....stretch & grow.
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