All of Your Relationships have One Thing in Common… YOU [Building Healthy Relationships]
Blessed are…
…the poor in spirit
Humble—“Do I acknowledge my need for the Lord’s help? Do I recognize I’m not better than other people?”
…those who mourn
Repentant—“Do I admit mistakes I have made? Am I willing to learn from my mistakes?“
…the meek
Submissive—“Am I willing to ask for help? Do I trust in the Lord’s help? “
…those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
Virtuous—“Do I try to behave in ways that are fair, just, and true? Am I seeking these things for the sake of good things in my life and the lives of others?”
…the merciful
Compassionate—“Am I willing to put myself in other people’s shoes? Do I consider how I effect other people?
…the pure in heart
Faithful—“Do I recognize the need to work on cleaning up my life? Am I willing to use the Lord’s truth to change for the sake of others?”
…the peacemakers
Respectful—“Am I willing to listen and seek to understand people? Do I look for common ground with people who are different from me?”
…those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake
Courageous—“Am I willing to make difficult changes? Am I patient with others when they are making difficult changes in their own lives?
I am indebted to Rev. Peter Buss (Glenview New Church) for assistance in developing these questions useful for self-examiniation.
