What do you think Jesus means in these verses?
How would you define judging or being judged?
Is there ever a time to judge someone?
What does it mean “measured to you?”
Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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.
Read and listen to these verses several times through. Read slowly aloud. Really pause and think about the word and thoughts.
Memorization Verse:
Matthew 5:3-9 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
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.”
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 to the Father.
Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
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 peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
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 of the world, my family, and my friends around on my shoulders. When, in fact, God carries it all.
Memorization Verse: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”