Seeking the Kingdom

    I talked to a guy this weekend whose life was a total wreck.  He couldn't figure out why so many bad things were happing to him.  He lost his job, his girlfriend dumped him, he had no friends, no money and no place to turn.  My heart went out to him.  Why does God allow so many bad things happen to people?  After asking him a few questions, I think I know the answer.  Until this guy hits rock bottom and turns to God, he has no chance to be blessed by God.  God loves him, but this guy will not live a redeemed and fulfilling life.  Why?  Because he has made decisions that fly in the face of living a Christian life. 

    He claims to be a Christian.  But, he has been living with one girl, the girl who kicked him out.  Before that, he was living with another girl who practiced Buddism.  He is addicted to alcohol, but he has never sought rehab.  He's the kind of guy that makes the OPPOSITE decision he should make.  Fortunately, he is trying to get his life back.  He is connecting to Fellowship Church. He has started attending each weekend.   He is attending our singles ministry, serving and trying to move his life in the right direction.  He knows that he needs to get rid of some friends, girlfriends and habits that keep him seperated from God.  I told him that only God could change his life.  Sadly, as he walked away, I wondererd if he will really do it. 

    In this life, God allows our dumb decisions and their results to bring us to the depth of despair before we turn and seek Him.  Jesus says "if you know me, you will obey me."  We won't be perfect, but every decision we make must filter through the Holy Spirit and God's word.  I have a lot of decisions to make, and I pray that I am doing what Jesus commands us to do which is "seek first His Kingdom and all these things will be added to us."

    I want to live every day seeking the Kingdom.  Not seeking after a career, a boss, a new toy, a big salary, whatever it may be.  Seeking Him is the only way we will experience true freedom from the ups and downs of life.