Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
-Matthew 5:3
How do we become poor in Spirit?
It is a good thing to be aware of your neediness before God. We need Him to supply for our daily spiritual needs. Each day we face decisions that need wisdom. We have opportunities to show love where love would not be expected. We face temptations and discouragements.
Are you capable of handling these on your own and then reporting back to God about how you did? Or are you aware that you are most blessed when you embrace your poverty of spirit, because God will grant you all that you need?
This is why morning prayer is so important. You don’t have to pray for 30 minutes at 5AM. But before you begin your day, what do you need? Ask your heavenly father who delights to give you good gifts. (Luke 11:11-13) Who knows what your day will require of you but Him? Who knows your particular needs more than Him?
Blessed are the poor in spirit because by embracing their neediness, God supplies.
Working to be needy before God with you,
Josh.
God's wise purposes in your waiting does not cancel out his compassion with your reaction to the waiting.