Spend some time this morning sitting quietly before the Lord preparing your heart for corporate worship. Listen to some music, pray, rest in the Father. On a separate piece of paper, journal about anything that comes to mind.
Saturday 6/11
Read Matthew 5:1-6 several times slowly, aloud (or listening to your phone read). Just soak in Jesus’ words. Ask the Holy Spirit to pop out a word or phrase for you to pay attention to—this is often how He speaks to us. Is there a word or phrase that really pops out to you as you read today? Why do …
Friday 6/10
Read Matthew 5:6 We live in a culture that cries out for justice, but often acts in very unjust ways. In what situations in your own life do you want to see justice? Where have you seen injustice being acted out? When do you think we will be satisfied? Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for …
Thursday 6/9
Read Matthew 5:5 The word humble means: having or showing a modest estimate of one’s own importance. How is this different from low self-esteem? Or low self-confidence? Where do you see genuine humility in yourself? Where do you see it lacking, or perhaps in relation to whom is it lacking? Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, …
Wednesday 6/8
Read Matthew 5:4 When have you mourned? Why? Who? Who comforted you? What kinds of actions from others are comforting to you? How do you think God comforts us? Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Tuesday 6/7
Read Matthew 5:3 Where is your spirit poor today? Are you unkind? Do you gossip? Are you unforgiving? Are you arrogant? In what area do you need to humbly ask the Spirit for help? Why do you think God blesses us when we realize these things about ourselves? What do you think it means to receive the Kingdom of Heaven? …
Monday 6/6
Read Matthew 5:1-2 The disciples gather around Jesus, and He begins to teach them. I can almost see their anticipation. Expectantly they look and listen. What is the posture of your heart today? Listening as a duty? Expectantly listening? Bored? What do you think has contributed to that heart posture? In what ways do you best connect with God? We …