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The LORD is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him. ( Psalm 28:7) The Lord is my strength — I have the fullest persuasion that he hears, will answer, and will save. Trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. God's power and protection are seen clearly. God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)

Thank You for Your Almighty wings which cast an impenetrable shadow of protection. Thank You for going before us; and for covering us from behind. Thank You for choosing to be in our midst, for lifting our burdens, and for securing the Heavenly place You have prepared for us. We are called to seek the Lord and His strength, to seek His face continually, to remain in constant communion with Him amidst the noise of the world around us.

On the day I called, You answered me; And You made me bold and confident with [renewed] strength in my life. ( Psalm 138:3) Having access to God. To be before his face is to be in his presence.

Seek the LORD and his strength. Always look to him. ( 1 Chronicles 16:11) The LORD is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread. (Psalm 27:1) Verbal attacks, themselves, cannot break bones. However, speech can inspire positive or negative responses. It can build up, or it can tear apart. May God give us godly restraint in our speech, and that we would use our words to bring God's grace and life into the world.

Every time someone shares how Jesus has changed them the Kingdom is built. Every time someone lives out their love for God in how they treat people, the Kingdom of God is built. Anywhere where Jesus is shown to be the King in what we say, think, or do, the kingdom of God is built.

Establish your kingdom here on earth, Lord, so others may know you. May your kingdom spread throughout our land and bring more of you to this world so in need in your loving rule. Help us to be faithful in helping advance your kingdom here. Show us the path you have set before us, so we may follow in your way.

But as for that seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience. (Luke 8:15)

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. (Luke 6:45)

A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words ( Proverbs 18: 20-21)

To "seek first the kingdom of God" means to prioritize God's rule, purposes, and values in one's life. Including submitting to God's authority, pursuing a relationship with Him, living according to His teachings, and working to advance His kingdom by sharing the Gospel and living out its implications.

As followers of Christ we are to have a Kingdom mindset. Our top priority is His glory, the advancement of the gospel and kingdom.

As followers of Christ we are to have a Kingdom mindset. Our top priority is His glory, the advancement of the gospel and kingdom.

We live the kingdom life by doing the Father's will, by hearing and doing, putting into practice, the words of Jesus. First, because we have a God-given, God-ordained calling in this life, in this world.

“Jesus replied, 'If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. (John 14:23-24) Renew a right and steadfast spirit within us all. (Psalms 51:10) Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Only if the Spirit of God lives in you [directing and guiding you]. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him [and is not a child of God]. (Romans 8-9)