The Declaration Series: "I Will Seek After The Kingdom of God"

  Reflections4Life™ February 6, 2022

"I Will Seek After the Kingdom of God"

"Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf." Proverbs 11:28 (NIV)

Scriptures for the Series: James 4; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 119:11; Lamentations 3:40; Psalm 51:10; Proverbs 11:28; Psalm 37:4; 42; Luke 3:4; Psalm 66:9; Isaiah 30:2

Welcome to part six in our Declaration Series. We will determine to first seek after the Kingdom of God. Not after riches or the lusts of the flesh. But after the heart of God and the things that matter most to His heart and not of our flesh. Seeking the Kingdom of God and the way God does things keeps us from pursuing the lusts of the flesh, which often results in nothing but trouble, and not to mention, the delay of God's promises manifesting in our lives.

I decree that this week's Reflections4Life will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart, mind, and soul. Seek after the Kingdom of God with all of your heart and soul. Ask yourself if the things you seek after are only to gratify your flesh or to edify your spirit and the lives of others. The things we often seek to gratify our flesh are often not after the Spirit or the heart of God. Sometimes we forget that the Holy Spirit resides in us. We also forget that the Father has called us to share the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Seek His Kingdom and how God does things.

Our successes do not lie in how much money we can accumulate in. our lifetime. Success lies within the growth of our Souls and Spirits. True wealth is measured by the lives we touch and change for the better; for eternity. It lies in the actions of us sharing the Good News, the love of Christ, and the true secret of success, with others. That, prioritizing seeking after the Kingdom of God and its righteousness is the standard by which God will judge us on judgment day. 

There is nothing wrong with desiring the finer things in life. To own beautiful things, live in gorgeous places, and even find someone to share our lives and love with.  However, God must come first. Beloved, when we seek after the Kingdom of God, He, our Heavenly Father, will add all these other things to our lives. In fact, God will GIVE us the desires of our heart when we seek Him and delight in HIM. (Psalm 37:4)

Our time spent in God, seeking His will and after His Kingdom and the way He does things, is not in vain. Though we may not see things right away, what we are producing through our obedient actions, through our fasting and praying, is preparing us to receive the abundance of blessings that God has ordained for us. God is a promise keeper. Following after the Kingdom of God empowers us. It also gives us the knowledge and wisdom we need on this earth. It strengthens us as we wait for the manifest blessings of God. It gives us the courage, the words, the heart to share with the people God sends us to. Including those in our own family.

Matthew 6:31-34 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But [seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you..So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

My Beloveds, may the spirit of peace and prosperity find permanent rest in your lives. I decree that every good thing that God has ordained for your life will become evident to you. Seek after the Kingdom of God for ALL things. Invite God into every area of Your life.  Though some things might prove difficult, allow God to be your strength and your Supplier. Seek after Kingdom, fast and pray, and believe that God is granting you all that you need and even your desires. You are blessed. Now go...and be a blessing!

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