The Journey
The Pursuit of Joy

The Bible calls us to seek God with all that we are, yet for many, this pursuit has been reduced to outward actions rather than a true engagement of the heart. Seeking God is often understood as:

Prayer: Regular, heartfelt communication with God to seek His presence and guidance.
Study of Scripture: Immersing oneself in the Bible to understand God’s character, will, and ways.
Worship: Expressing love and reverence for God through music, prayer, and other acts of devotion.
Service: Demonstrating faith through acts of compassion and service to others.

While these practices are valuable, they do not fully encompass what it means to seek God. True seeking goes beyond routine actions—it is a relentless pursuit of His presence, a surrender of the heart, and a desire to know Him intimately.

I believe the best way to define pursuit is through self-reflection: How does what I do contribute to God's Kingdom? Do my words, daily actions, desires, opinions, and dreams align with His purpose and bring glory to Him? Again, it is most important to ask yourself, everything that I do, "How does this add to the Kingdom?"

The pursuit of God is rooted in His Word and prayer, driven by a heart that seeks to glorify Him and advance His Kingdom. We are called to pursue Christ—not for personal gain, but for God's glory.

I seek God not to build a ministry, but to grow in Christ. If a ministry is birthed through that pursuit, then so be it. Is it wrong to become prosperous or wealthy? No—if in seeking Christ, God blesses you, then it is His provision. But if wealth and success are the goal of your pursuit, then yes, it is wrong, no matter how sincerely you thank God for it afterward.

Pursuing anything apart from God is a declaration of distrust in His promise to provide. When Jesus said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you," He assured us that He would meet our needs. Without trust in that promise, a true relationship with Him cannot flourish.

God saves us and sends us out as soldiers of His Kingdom, called to be salt and light in a dark world. He places His people in every circumstance—some in wealth, others in poverty; some in health, others in sickness; some in singleness, others in marriage; some with families, others without. Regardless of our situation, we are positioned by God to demonstrate that He alone is sufficient.

Our purpose is not to cling to status, possessions, or relationships but to lead others to the true fulfillment found in Christ alone. While the world takes pride in its achievements and wealth, we rejoice in what truly matters—Jesus, our salvation, and our place in His Kingdom. We recognize that everything we have is a gift from God, entrusted to us for His glory, for nothing we possess comes apart from Him.

Therefore, in every choice we make, every purchase we consider, and every desire we pursue, we must ask ourselves: How does this contribute to God’s Kingdom? If it does not, then it is not worth pursuing.