Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Focused Thinking:
What does “hunger and thirst for righteousness” mean?
“Hunger and thirst for righteousness” speaks to our attitude toward God.
They have a desire for God, for personal righteousness.
They have an appetite for God and His Mission
What will they receive?
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Personal Application:
Where do I possess these qualities?
My commitment to God’s Word.
My commitment to spiritual disciplines.
My commitment to life-change in me and others.
Where do I need to develop these qualities?
I need more growth and development in prayer and fasting.
How do I develop the “hunger and thirst for righteousness” qualities?
The more I’m in the Word and worship, the more I hunger and thirst for righteousness.
The more I’m connected to God’s people, the more I hunger and thirst for righteousness.
The more I’m serving, the more I hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Interactive Prayer:
Father, help me strengthen my commitment to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Give me the courage and discipline to make this year the year of transition. Help me to move from leader/pastor to pastor/leader. Help me to focus on developing my walk first and foremost. Develop my teaching for You. Help me to prioritize my time to devote myself to prayer and the ministry of the Word. Father, I pray that my hunger and thirst for righteousness will be reproduced in our people. Help me to reproduce these qualities into our staff, leaders and church as a whole.
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