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worry in the world will not provide anything we need.We have a Father who knows exactly what we need everyday of our lives and He takes pleasure in loading us up withall good things to enjoy!Jesus went on to say those words in Matthew 6:33 that“got” me that day—“But seek (aim at and strive after) firstof all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doingand being right), and then all these things taken togetherwill be given you besides” (AMP).In other words, don’t fret and worry and use all yourenergy seeking the things. Relax, focus on Him and put yourenergy into finding out all the wonderful things you canabout your heavenly Father and how He provides for you. Dothat and the things will come to you!First Things FirstThe No. 1 thing in your life is the kingdom of God andHis right ways. We need to know how God does thingsbecause the way He does everything is right! That’s whatthe whole Bible is about. So we seek.I have discovered the seeking life is a life intent onfinding what it’s looking for. One meaning of the wordseek is “to go after,” which is what I have done from thatday in that little house. But seek also means “to search for;to try to find; to look for; to go to; to resort to; to explore;to ask or inquire of; to learn or discern.” The Hebrewword for seek means “to inquire or require” and its rootmeaning is “to tread or to frequent.”Seeking is not a casual or part-time activity. It’s a fulltimejob that requires our full attention. And when weunderstand that everything we have need of comes fromseeking God and His kingdom (according to what Jesussaid in Matthew 6:33), we will be wise to invest the timeand effort. Every day of our lives we can be on a greattreasure hunt that’s guaranteed to bring results!Seeking Him first means before you do anything elseyou spend time with Him and His Word—before you startyour day, before you go to work, before you wake the kids.And I’m here to tell you, it works!Years ago the Lord led me to spend the first hour ofevery day with Him. That single act of obedience hasmade all the difference in my life and in the lives of myfamily. God promises when we do what the Word sayswe’re going to always come out on top. I can look at mylife, Ken’s life and the lives of our children and grandchildrenand say, “Thank You, Lord. You are true to YourWord!”Ken and I have been living this life of seeking God formore than 42 years. That’s longer than the children ofIsrael were in the wilderness. We haven’t been in a wilderness—we’vebeen walking a blessed life of continualincrease. And we have no plans to ever change ourdirection. He will always be our first priority.Keeping OnThe New Living Translation of Matthew 7:7 says,“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you askfor. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep onknocking, and the door will be opened to you.”That’s exactly what Ken and I have planned forthe rest of our days here on earth. We’ll never quitdoing that. We know God has more to give, moreto show us, and more for us to do than one lifetimecan discover. So, we’ll keep on asking, seeking andknocking; and God will keep on giving, revealingand opening.This is the most solid plan I can imagine to sitback and enjoy our “golden years.” It’s the plan thatwill keep us going when others may be ready to quit.It’s the plan that will keep increase coming to us,and allow us to keep sowing seed into the work ofthe gospel.We have not spent our lives seeking Him just toreceive blessing only for us and our family. Yes, wehave discovered God’s will and His ways for ourlives. But we haven’t stopped there. That has neverbeen God’s plan for anyone who seeks Him.His plan for all His children is that we help othersfind Him—help them get on the path to theseeking life.Whether we are called to a worldwide ministryor a ministry to our neighbors, we can help someonefind God’s will for them. We can help them developtheir faith. We can help them become seekers of Hiskingdom. We can help them receive the things Godhas for them.Little did Ken’s mother know the Bible inscriptionshe wrote for him would turn Gloria into a Godseeker!Seeking God is the key to a good life, a happy life,a blessed and abundant life. It’s a life that goes afterthe things of God and receives all He has! It’s a lifethat enjoys every day because every day God shows ussomething about Himself.The seeking life gets up every morning asking,God, what do You want me to do today? What would Youlike to show me? He will tell you, and then you takeone step at a time! Just go after it and keep on going!God has a lot in store for you—everything you willever need plus the most amazing treasures along theway. All you have to do to discover His plan is begintoday to seek Him. Victory
USKenneth Copeland MinistriesFort Worth TX 76192-0001NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDKENNETH COPELANDMINISTRIES205onlineKennethCopelandGloriaCopelandRickRennerJesus& YoupartnersIn Life The BVOV broadcastis available all over the world! It features greatteaching from the Word of God by Kenneth andGloria Copeland and other anointed ministers,including Jerry Savelle, Jesse Duplantis, Creflo Dollar,Billye Brim, Keith Moore and Bill Winston. Check ourlistings for details!Station Listings >> kcm.org/media/tvWatch Online >> bvov.tvDownload >> kcm.org/mediaEmail Subscription >> kcm.org/bvovsignupform.htmlEach Friday, we will send you a link that will connect to a full-lengthSunday broadcast message, unhindered by TV time constraints.Order Copies >> kcm.org or call 800-600-7395 (Inside the U.S.)817-852-6000 (Outside the U.S.)CD Daily broadcast (one week) $10 | Sunday broadcast $4DVD Daily broadcast (one week) $15 | Sunday broadcast $10MAYBroadcast CalendarGeorgeJessePearsons DuplantisApril 30-May 4Sunday, May 6Put Your Faith to WorkGloria CopelandSunday, May 13Do It God’s Way—A Mother’s Day SpecialGloria CopelandSunday, May 20Living the Good LifeKenneth CopelandThe Unforced Rhythmsof Grace: Walking in thePower of GodKenneth Copeland and Rick RennerMay 7-11Love-Filled Faith:Renewing Your Mind Withthe Word of GodKenneth Copeland and Rick RennerMay 14-1810 Awesome Days ofProsperity—Week 1Gloria Copeland and George PearsonsMay 21-2510 Awesome Days ofProsperity—Week 2Gloria Copeland and George PearsonsSunday, May 27Choose God and LiveKenneth Copeland May 28-June 1Be Found FaithfulKenneth Copeland and Jesse Duplantis
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