THE BEATITUDES OF JESUS CHRIST
(Matthew 5: 3-10)

1. Blessed are the poor in Spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Happy are those who breathe in and out the feeding of God's Love and live pure and honest lives.

2. Blessed are they who mourn; for they shall be comforted.
Happy are those who feel their dreams; they will be fulfilled.

3. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the Earth.
Happy are those who are open to learning; their questions will be answered.

4. Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst for righteousness; for they shall be filled.
Happy are those who hunger for truth and justice; they will be filled.

5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
Happy are those who care and show kindness to others; they will have mercy.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.
Happy are those who always give love from their heart; God moves in them.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
Happy are those who help to bring peace and unity; they are God's music.

8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Happy are those who stand strong even when they are attacked-they will always be connected to God's Power.

(For further study: Neil, Douglas-Klotz, Prayers of the Cosmos