We all know and love the Beatitudes for what they mean to our own personal lives, but recently I sensed the Lord leading me to write down how these guidelines for Kingdom citizens affected the lives of married couples. The results were received very powerfully by our amazing church family:
Poor in spirit—recognizing our desperate need for God in our marriage.
Mourning—being genuinely sorry for the ways I hurt you and choosing to turn from those ways to make our marriage stronger.
Meek—demonstrating self-control at all times, especially with my anger, even when I feel mistreated in this relationship.
Hungry & thirsty for righteousness —longing to be holy and pure just for Him and just for you!
Merciful— being willing to look beyond your faults to see your heart.
Pure in heart—being sincere in our devotion to Christ and to each other.
Peacemakers—promoting peace in our home with one another and building a positive atmosphere in our relationship.
Persecuted—being willing to suffer with you when you feel rejected by family, friends or co-workers.