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Matthew 6:33<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I watched a video recently that really spoke to me. I had to watch it twice to fully understand its meaning. It started by describing the ways that we are highly motivated to do things that really matter to us and we will push through great difficulties if they are truly important. When you get knocked down, you get back up again because your heart is in it. The example that they gave was a parent who works hard to provide for their family despite difficulties or setbacks. They know that their family needs them so they persevere despite these difficulties. In the same way, God wants us to seek Him with this level of persistence and determination. He wants us to seek Him with our whole heart. This video made me pause and reflect on times when I pushed through and made sacrifices in order to get where I am now. At the same time, I realised that God isn\u2019t asking us to sacrifice our happiness in order to follow Him. I believe that He wants to be a part of that happiness\u2026 He wants to be the thing that brings a smile to our face and joy to our life. So I encourage you to seek out the ways that your faith can bring joy to yourself and those around you. Strive to pursue God with the same level of persistence that has been your motivation for other things that are important in your life. Remove the distractions from your life, answer His call, and pursue God with your whole heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nThe Call<\/strong>\nBy Krista Longeway\n\nAs we wander along life\u2019s path\nThe Lord gently pulls our hearts in\nAnd each little step that we take\nWe slowly draw closer to Him\nWe will hear our true life\u2019s calling\nAnd our real journey will begin\n\nFor we know that above all else\nThe Lord desires our whole heart\nHis hand is always reaching out\nHe has been calling from the start\nIf we follow His quiet voice\nWe\u2019ll never have to be apart\n\nThe Lord is always there beside us\nEven when we stumble and fall\nSo I listen for His steady voice\nCome what may and throughout it all\nI put aside all distractions\nAnd faithfully answer His call\n\n\n<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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