Beatitudes: First Nations VersionSample

On this final day, slowly read through the Beatitudes in the First Nations Version, below. Recall any insights or questions that came up for you in the previous readings.

Blessings of the Good Road

Creator's blessing rests on the poor, the ones with broken spirits. The good road from above is theirs to walk.

Creator's blessing rests on the ones who walk a trail of tears, for he will wipe the tears from their eyes and comfort them.

Creator's blessing rests on the ones who walk softly and in a humble manner. The earth, land, and sky will welcome them and always be their home.

Creator's blessing rests on the ones who hunger and thirst for wrongs to be made right again. They will eat and drink until they are full.

Creator's blessing rests on the ones who are merciful and kind to others. Their kindness will find its way back to them - full circle.

Creator's blessing rests on the pure of heart. They are the ones who will see the Great Spirit.

Creator's blessing rests on the ones who make peace. It will be said of them, "They are the children of the Great Spirit!".

Creator's blessing rests on the ones who are hunted down and mistreated for doing what is right, for they are walking the good road from above.

• What themes are you noticing?
• Are there any invitations that you believe God might be extending to you?
• What words of gratitude, longing, or confusion would you like to say to God? Do that now.

From First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament. Copyright ©2021 by Rain Ministries, Inc. Used by permission.

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