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seek the Lord, continue the chase


Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.

What are you seeking?  What are you chasing after?  Some people cannot even answer those questions.  Others simply choose not to answer it.  But those who want to live with purpose and not waste their days will answer this.

As a believer and follower of Christ I desire to have a life that counts, a life that makes a difference and invest my possessions and life in things that really do matter.  That is what our “chase the lion” series is really all about.  Our church is also in a push and challenge called the #90DayGiving Challenge where we have asked family and friends to begin giving or give beyond what they have been doing.  Being part of the church and this challenge will help discern what we are chasing.

Be honest about your pursuit and about what you are chasing.

Ecclesiastes 1:14  NLT
I observed everything going on under the sun, and really, it is all meaningless—like chasing the wind.

Lots of what we go after is meaningless.  Read Ecclesiastes.  The wisest man who ever lived, King David’s son Solomon who also became king, said it is all worthless.  Unless life is pointed toward the maker and keeper of life it will remain empty.

Why do I walk this road and share it with you?  Thanks for asking.  Not only do I want my life to count, but I believe you want your life to count as well.

To count I will speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.  To invest in what lasts I will use my time and resources to serve those who are hurting or who have a need.  I will use my capacity to dream to give others a reason to dream.

What do you think?  Ready to “chase the lion” with me?

Matthew 6:33  NLT
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Join me Sunday at church or watch the message on Facebook live.  Go get Mark Batterson’s book Chase the Lion and figure out how you will reach higher and seek God!

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