🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 2

Day 2

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

— Matthew 5:3 NASB1995

🤾 A Posture of Dependence

To be poor in spirit is to recognize our spiritual neediness before God. It’s to come empty so that He may fill. It is not shameful, but blessed. In a world that praises self-reliance, Jesus begins His Kingdom with the opposite: humility.

As a mother raising older children, your example of dependency on Christ is essential. When they see you turning to prayer, repenting with sincerity, and humbling yourself in daily life, they are watching the Kingdom unfold before their eyes.

🕯 A Mother’s Role

Your children are nearing adulthood—they’re watching how you handle failure, weakness, and need. Do they see a mom who hides her need or one who openly relies on the Lord? You lead by example when you confess sin, ask for prayer, and rejoice in God’s mercy.

📖 Talk About It:

• Why is it hard to admit we need help?
• What does it mean to be spiritually empty before God?

🧰 Kingdom Practice

Practice a night of prayer together this week. Each person can name one area where they need God’s help. Write them down and keep a list to revisit and give thanks as He answers.

✍️ Prayer

Father, teach us to be poor in spirit. Let our home be marked by humility, not pride; by prayer, not self-sufficiency. Help me model a dependent heart to my children as they step into maturity. In Jesus’ name, Amen.