Beatitudes

The kids are learning about the Beatitudes at church/Sunday School. I help with Jasmine's Kindergarten class so I get to sit in & listen to what the kids are learning. Every time I hear about, read about, think about the Beatitudes I am always, always convicted in my spirit. I realize that I often do exactly the opposite of what Jesus teaches. I'm good at telling my kids what to do & how to do it. Most of my "junk" is inside & really can't be seen by the naked eye. At times I serve or do something for someone but inside I'm seething or irritated or frustrated or expecting a return favor later. Keeping score in my head is something I'm a master at. Poor Dan-he knows this about me but it still shocking to him when he does something small & I freak out because he has done that exact thing everyday for a week! Talk about a lady that needs some medication! All this to say that in this time I need the Beatitudes. I need Jesus more than ever. I am tired both physically & emotionally. I am frustrated & there are days that I wake up and don't want to do this anymore. I know, pity party, boo hoo-sorry but today is one of those days that I'm feeling overwhelmed by all that I do, all that I SHOULD do, all that I don't do, and all of those things that I don't even think about but somebody needs to do! So...for anyone needing a slap in the face to get over yourself (like I need A LOT)-I suggest reading your Bible. Right now I'm going to study the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2-12)& hopefully with God's help get myself recentered on what is really important.