Sunday 7/24

Ahhh—this is the perfect morning to sit again and watch the birds. Watch the flowers. Stare at the grass moving with the breeze. Ask the Spirit to prepare your heart to worship Him this morning.

Saturday 7/23

Read Matthew 6:25-34 Read and listen to these verses several times through. Read slowly aloud. Really pause and think about the word and thoughts. How is Jesus describing a kingdom- minded person according to these verses? What pops out to you the most—spend some time reflecting on that—write it out here: How would life look different next week, tomorrow, if …

Friday 7/22

Read Matthew 6:33-34 What does it look like in real life to seek His kingdom first? What about His righteousness? Is Jesus promising to give us whatever we want as long as we seek his kingdom and righteousness? What is He saying here? Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

Thursday 7/21

Read Matthew 6:31-32 In your life, how have your parents—your father, or your mother—shown you that they know what you need from them? How has God demonstrated to you that He cares about what you need? Lay out your needs right now to the Father—make a list, then pray through it. Visualize yourself lifting these things up and handing them …

Wednesday 7/20

Read Matthew 6:28-30 How does our worry reflect a lack of faith? How does that work? As you walk around today, spend some time observing the flowers, the grass, and the trees. Where do you see beauty even in the short-lived flowers? What does this communicate about God in relation to His creation? Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the …

Tuesday 7/19

Read Matthew 6:26-27 Why do you think that you are valuable to God? Who else do you know that you are valuable to? Spend some time this morning or through the day just watching some birds. Share some of your thoughts about how they live on a separate piece of paper. I can often think that I carry the weight …

Monday 7/18

Read Matthew 6:25 If you had to name a character quality that Jesus is trying to grow in us through these commands/principles—what do you think that it is? What do you generally worry about? What does our worrying say about what we believe about God in our lives? How is your life more than your clothes or food? Memorization Verse: …