“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6, TLV

What do we hunger and thirst for? Each of us probably has different priorities. And these “cravings” can change from day to day.

Testing our Hungers

Know how I test my priorities? When I wake up — or rather before I am fully awake — what is the first thought I have? Most mornings that first craving is for more sleep.

Over the years, I have trained myself to choose to hunger and thirst for connections with my Heavenly Father. For the past few months, I’ve begun with a personalized version of the LORD’S Prayer.

Then I check with YouVersion for the verse of the day. Which is where these daily little devotions come from.

All before I turn on the lights and my brain. I hear Him better when I am not focused on what I want or need for the day.

How do you test your cravings — your first morning priorities?