01/22/22 Praying With JESUS: 40 Days Toward Church Revitalization — Day 20

LUKE 12:31

What does it mean to “seek His Kingdom?”

A KINGDOM AGENDA… In the context of Luke 12 and Matthew 6, Jesus teaches that a Kingdom agenda means…

•   A soul is more important than riches (Luke 12:16-21).

•   Faith is more important than food, clothing, or life span (Luke 12:22-30).

•   Eternity is more important than possessions (Luke 12:33-34). Do your personal priorities line up with those that Jesus prescribes? In what ways does your life currently reflect this agenda? Do your church’s priorities line up with those that Jesus prescribes? In what ways does your church currently reflect this agenda?

PRAY… Jesus, at least part of the reason our church needs Your REVITALIZING grace and restoration is because over time we have drifted away from Your Kingdom agenda. We have adopted our own agenda and we have lost sight of what You value. Please forgive us; please forgive me. We do not want to pursue our own agenda any longer. We long to pursue You, even as the deer pants for the water brook, O Lord, our souls long for You above all else. Please fill our hearts with renewed vigor to passionately pursue You and Your Kingdom agenda for our church. Set us free from the bondage of selfish and self-centered pursuits to hunger and thirst after righteousness alone. In Your Name I pray, Amen.