Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ~Matthew 6:33

I want to take the next few days and talk about something God has been teaching me and stirring up in my heart over the past year – Becoming Kingdom minded.

We live in a world that has everyone (including Christians) trying to build their own kingdoms, instead of Gods. Think about it – we’re constantly trying to build our reputations through Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, serving in the church, etc.. (anyone else guilty of this other than me?)

A year ago I came on staff at Victory. I was serving both in the youth as well as 19 North. I remember when I got hired Zack having a conversation with me that I’d no longer be able to serve at 19 North because I needed to focus on youth. (Zack’s decision ultimately changed my life for the better.) I was upset. How dare someone tell me whether or not I can serve! So I went home and had a few words with God. The conversation went something like this:

Me: God, what the heck! Why can’t I serve at 19 North?
God: Why do you want to serve at 19 North?
Me: To serve You of course!!
God: No, you want to serve there to be seen by people so you get “glory” for it
Me: (Speechless)

Brad Cooper had a great quote on something God spoke to him in this arena that lined up with what God spoke to my heart:

“Stop working to build your kingdom when you could have mine!”

That was just the beginning of God taking me through this journey of becoming Kingdom minded. I hope over the next few days we can journey together through this concept of becoming Kingdom minded.

I am inviting you to be a part of the conversation – along the way, I would love to hear things God has taught you along these lines.

I can’t believe tomorrow will be December… Thanksgiving has come and gone

Here are some thoughts from this week:

• Here are all of the articles/posts I loved reading this week

• Pastor Nathan threw down the Word both Rev and 19 North – great message … get the podcast!

• I’ve been listening to some Marriage Enrichment sermons from Keith Moore that have been rocking my world – Check some out here

• If you haven’t been listening to “The Best Question Ever” by Andy Stanley – I strongly recommend you do!!! Get the podcast here!

• Ladies – if you haven’t been listening to “Beautiful: A Series for Women and the Men that Pursue Them” yet – DO IT!!! Listen here.

• Everyone is getting on Twitter – if you’re not on yet – what are you waiting for?

• I did get lost on a run on Saturday – I intended on running for 40 minutes – it ended up an hour and forty minutes because I got lost in the neighborhood across the street -Ah!

• Pastor Larry had his annual Jambalaya Christmas Party today – it was heavenly!

• I had a wonderful Thanksgiving – went to my dad’s, grandma’s, and then the Mixter’s house to hang out with the Monaca crew – good times!

My Sister and I at Our Grandma’s (I love you Sara!)

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!!

Love you guys -Bubs