January 9th: Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness’ – Craving God’s Ways | Carpooling with Jesus Podcast

🚗 Carpooling with Jesus is back for another ride! 🎉 Imagine if Jesus hopped into your car on the way to school—what advice would He share to help you start your day? Today, Pastor Justin dives into Matthew 5:6 where Jesus says:

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

What does it mean to crave something better than food—God’s righteousness? Let’s explore how we can desire to live in a way that makes God happy and how He promises to fill us up with everything we need.

💡 Key Takeaways for Kids and Parents:

• What is righteousness?
  • Righteousness means living the way God wants—doing what’s right, being kind, loving others, and following God’s ways.
• Hunger and Thirst for God’s Goodness:
  • Just like we crave food and water when we’re hungry or thirsty, Jesus teaches us to crave what’s right and good in God’s eyes.
• God’s Promise:
  • When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, God will fill us up with His love, goodness, and strength to live like Jesus.
• Practical Ways to ‘Hunger and Thirst’ for Righteousness:
  • Choosing kindness over meanness.
  • Telling the truth even when it’s hard.
  • Praying, “God, help me want what You want and live like Jesus.”

🌟 Challenge for the Week:
Every time you feel hungry or thirsty this week, let it remind you to ‘fill up’ on God’s goodness by choosing to do what’s right and kind.

🗣 Car Ride Question: Can you think of a time when you had to make a hard choice to do the right thing, even if it wasn’t easy?

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🌟 Tune in Tomorrow: We’ll explore more of Jesus’ teachings and discover how to live in a way that honors God. Don’t miss it!