Day 1: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

 

Jesus…

show us what it means
to follow You today.

 

Today’s Scripture

Matthew 5:1-6
The Sermon on the Mount

5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Engage the Word

What is the Spirit saying to you through God’s Word today?

Respond to God

…with adoration: “God, You are ____________.”

…with action: “Today I choose ____________.”

Be Thankful

As you close your time in prayer, what is one thing for which you are thankful to God in this moment?

If you have chosen to fast, here is some information to help.