Reread the Beatitudes with yourself in mind. How well or how poorly do they describe you?

1. Poor in spirit

“Blessed are the poor in spirit…”

• You admit your need for God
• You don’t rely on your own strength

How it looks today:

• You pray first, not last
• You stay teachable
• You don’t act like you have it all together

Ask yourself:

• Do I depend on God or only on myself?

2. Those who mourn

“Blessed are those who mourn…”

• You feel sorrow over sin and brokenness
• You don’t ignore what’s wrong

How it looks today:

• You confess sin honestly
• You care when others suffer
• You don’t become numb to evil

Example:

• Feeling grief over injustice instead of scrolling past it

3. The meek

“Blessed are the meek…”

• You have strength but keep it under control
• You choose humility over pride

How it looks today:

• You don’t need to win every argument
• You listen before speaking
• You treat others with respect

Question:

• Do I react or respond calmly?

4. Hunger and thirst for righteousness

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness…”

• You deeply want what is right
• You pursue God’s standards, not culture’s

How it looks today:

• You seek truth in Scripture daily
• You reject what you know is wrong
• You care about justice and integrity

Example:

• Choosing honesty even when it costs you

5. The merciful

“Blessed are the merciful…”

• You forgive instead of holding grudges
• You show compassion

How it looks today:

• You give people second chances
• You help those in need
• You don’t cancel people for mistakes

Ask:

• Do I treat others the way I want God to treat me?

6. Pure in heart

“Blessed are the pure in heart…”

• Your inner life is clean and focused on God
• You avoid hidden sin

How it looks today:

• You guard what you watch and think about
• You act the same in private and public
• You pursue integrity

Example:

• Choosing not to engage with content that corrupts your mind

7. Peacemakers

“Blessed are the peacemakers…”

• You actively bring peace, not just avoid conflict

How it looks today:

• You resolve conflict instead of fueling it
• You bring people together
• You speak truth with grace

Example:

• Helping two people reconcile instead of taking sides

8. Persecuted for righteousness

“Blessed are those who are persecuted…”

• You stand for what is right, even when it costs you

How it looks today:

• You don’t compromise your faith to fit in
• You accept criticism for doing what’s right
• You stay faithful under pressure

Question:

• Would I still follow Jesus if it cost me socially or financially?

How to apply this daily

• Pick one beatitude each week
• Practice it intentionally
• Reflect each night:
  • Where did I live this out?
  • Where did I ignore it?
• Memorise short parts of each one
• Turn them into prayers