“The Blessed Life” John Maxwell
September 1, 2021

When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. —Matthew 5:1-2

FIVE WAYS TO LIVE A BLESSED LIFE

1. Make an effort to spend time with Jesus.

2. Admit your need for God.

You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of your there is more of God and his rule. —Matthew 5:3

3. Through your losses, allow God to love you.

You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. —Matthew 5:4

4. Live a life of contentment.

You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are - no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. —Matthew 5:5

Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly. —Matthew 11:28-30

  • Walk with Jesus - Enjoy His presence.
  • Work with Jesus - Accept His partnership.
  • Watch Jesus - Follow His example.

5. Develop a hunger and thirst for God.

You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat. —Matthew 5:6

Hunger would be absurd if there was no such thing as food. Thirst would be absurd if there was not such thing as water. Loneliness would be absurd if there was no possibility of satisfying that yearning in relationship with another human being. The desire to find God would be absurd if He did not exist. —C.S. Lewis