We want you to CONNECT with God through His Word, Prayer, & Worship.

Today, call out to Him in prayer. Ask Him to "open your eyes" as you read through the scripture.

As you observe the scripture, we encourage you to take notes.

Notice the emotions, reasons, and context. Make sure to note what God wants you to know or do after reading the scripture.

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

- Matthew 5:3

The first requirement for kingdom citizenship seems backwards to our culture: be poor in spirit. We're taught to project confidence, showcase our achievements, and never appear needy. Yet Jesus begins His kingdom constitution with complete spiritual poverty. Being poor in spirit means coming to God with absolutely nothing to offer—no good deeds to bargain with, no spiritual achievements to impress Him, no sense of deserving His favor. It's the recognition that we are utterly dependent on His grace, like a beggar with empty hands extended. This isn't about low self-esteem or false humility. It's about honest assessment: before a holy God, we have nothing that earns His love or acceptance. Every blessing, every breath, every moment of grace is pure gift. When we truly grasp our spiritual poverty, we stop trying to earn what can only be received. The beautiful promise is that those who come empty-handed receive the kingdom of heaven. Not someday, but right now. God fills the empty spaces in our hearts with His presence, His peace, and His purpose.

Explore & examine the areas of your life that God needs to come under the truth. Take a moment to commit & surrender these areas in prayer.

After, tell and share with others what God is teaching you! Try this:

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

-1 John 1:9

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