How To Be Happy As Taught By Jesus
Saturday September 30, 2017
The following teaching of Jesus may not be as well-known as the Ten Commandments but Jesus made these eight statements that have been called “The Beatitudes,” describing the kind of behaviour that brings joy to a person in their daily living. Do we want to be happy? Here are eight ways to get there.
V God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
V God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
V God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
V God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
V God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
V God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
V God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
V God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. (Matthew 5:3-10 NLT)
How do we implement these teachings in our recovery?
THE MOURNERS – Admit the pain we carry and bring it to God for His comfort and healing rather than running from it or burying it.
THE MEEK – Acknowledge that we can’t do life on our own, ask God to show us His way and then submit ourselves to follow it.
THE HUNGRY FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS - Desire for God to make all things right and good in all our relationships and all our dealing with others.
THE MERCIFUL - Extend God's incredible compassion and mercy to others.
THE PURE IN HEART - Submit to God's ways in all we think, say, and do, no matter who is watching. THE PEACEMAKERS - Bring healing, and togetherness to our world rather than cause disruption.
THE PERSECUTED - Follow Jesus and do right despite any situation that may arise.
Prayer: God, I want to be happy. Help me to learn from you and follow your ways in all I do and say. Amen
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