HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Matthew 5:1-12

I - Be POOR {vs 3} 
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"

II - Be PLAINTIVE {vs 4} 
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted"

III - Be PLIANT {vs 5} 
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth"

IV - Be PINING {vs 6} 
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled"

V - Be PATIENT {vs 7} 
"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy"

VI - Be PURE {vs 8} 
"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God"

VII - Be PEACEABLE {vs 9} 
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God"

VIII - Be PERSECUTED {vs 10, 12; James 1:2-4} 
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs' is the kingdom of heaven"