“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:3 NASB1995
📊 You Don’t Have to Fake It
Jesus doesn’t bless the ones who have it all together. He blesses the ones who know they don’t.
Being poor in spirit means admitting, “God, I need You.” In a world obsessed with confidence, image, and constant validation, Jesus says the ones who admit their need for Him are the ones who belong in His Kingdom.
You don’t have to fake perfection. You don’t have to pretend you’re fine when you’re not. Real strength is found in surrender.
🔊 Real Talk:
- Are you pretending to be okay when you’re really struggling?
- What would it look like to stop performing and just be real before God?
✨ Try This:
Spend 5 minutes journaling a prayer that starts with, “God, I need You because…” Be honest. Don’t try to impress Him. Just be real.
✍️ Prayer:
God, I don’t have it all together. I need You in my life. Help me stop hiding and start depending on You. Thank You for loving me just as I am. Amen.
1–2 minutes
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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