Today's Verse

VERSE:
  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these
things will be given to you as well.
   -- Matthew 6:33
      

THOUGHT:
  Seek! That is the focus word in this verse. This word is a
robust word, describing a passionate pursuit of something to make
it our own. The Kingdom, and the righteousness of those in this
Kingdom, are not our wish, our hope, our dream -- they are to be
our passion. We will pursue God's Kingdom at all costs. We will
pursue it with passion. This will be our consuming effort until we
make it our own, or better yet, find it our home!

PRAYER:
  Forgive me, dear God, for letting my passion for your Kingdom
and your character get pushed to the side. Awaken me each morning
with a sense of passion for your work and your will for that day.
Father, I want to be a passionate seeker; please make me restless
for your Kingdom as my home. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.