Key Passage
"What great blessings there are for the people that know they have spiritual needs! The kingdom of heaven belongs to them."
— Matthew 5:3 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought
The Kingdom family is made up of people who know they have deep spiritual needs. When we come into the presence of God, we are awed into a profound sense of humility in his presence as well as a deep conviction of our lack of holiness and character before his majesty. While we deeply want to be like our Father, we recognize that our greatest sacrifice and efforts to live Godly lives cannot make us worthy to approach God. Yet God urges us to come to him. So we come, but with humility and thanksgiving, knowing that it is only by his grace and Jesus' gift that we can come.
Prayer
Holy and majestic God, I come to you, unworthy to even speak in your presence, yet you graciously welcome me as your child. Thank you for the many ways you have blessed me and filled my life with joy, meaning, and hope. All that I have that is good has come because of your blessing. Your strength and mercy have given me the ability to face the difficulties and tragedies of my life. My hopes and dreams are in your hands. Thank you for caring for me. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
Related Scriptures
Yes, God's riches are very great! God's wisdom and knowledge have no end! No person can explain the things God decides. No person can understand God's ways. Like the Scripture says, "Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to give God advice?" "Who has ever given God anything? God owes nothing to any person."
— Romans 11:33-35
So be humble under God's powerful hand. Then he will lift you up when the right time comes. Give all your worries to him, because he cares for you.
— 1 Peter 5:6-7
Be humble before the Lord, and he will make you great.
— James 4:10
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