When Worship Ends, Does Seeking Stop?
Scripture
Matthew 6:33 (ESV) “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Devotion
Pastor Darren said, “I believe we’ve truly worshipped well. We’ve sought after Him this morning.” Then he asked the piercing question: But are you seeking after His will? Your place in the kingdom? Your calling?
Worship can feel powerful—a song, a moment, an atmosphere. But Jesus calls us to something beyond the moment: a lifestyle where the kingdom of God and His righteousness come first. Not just on Sundays. Not just during a favorite worship song. But in priorities, decisions, relationships, and time.
One of the dangers he named is treating Sunday as “enough.” When that happens, worship becomes an event rather than a launching pad. True seekers leave the sanctuary asking, “Lord, what is Your will for me? What is my place in Your body? How do You want to use my life?”
Worship should soften our hearts so we can receive and obey God’s word. Singing is not the finish line; it’s the starting line for obedience.
Reflection
Prayer
Lord,
Thank You for the gift of worship and Your presence. I don’t want to leave those moments unchanged. Teach me to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness in every part of my life. Show me where I’ve made Sunday “enough” and call me into a daily walk with You. Let my worship turn into obedience, and my songs into surrendered living.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Matthew 6:33 (ESV) “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Devotion
Pastor Darren said, “I believe we’ve truly worshipped well. We’ve sought after Him this morning.” Then he asked the piercing question: But are you seeking after His will? Your place in the kingdom? Your calling?
Worship can feel powerful—a song, a moment, an atmosphere. But Jesus calls us to something beyond the moment: a lifestyle where the kingdom of God and His righteousness come first. Not just on Sundays. Not just during a favorite worship song. But in priorities, decisions, relationships, and time.
One of the dangers he named is treating Sunday as “enough.” When that happens, worship becomes an event rather than a launching pad. True seekers leave the sanctuary asking, “Lord, what is Your will for me? What is my place in Your body? How do You want to use my life?”
Worship should soften our hearts so we can receive and obey God’s word. Singing is not the finish line; it’s the starting line for obedience.
Reflection
- After a powerful time of worship, what do you usually do next spiritually? Do you keep seeking or “clock out”?
- Where in your weekly schedule can you see that God’s kingdom is first—or where it clearly isn’t?
- What is one area of your life (time, money, relationships, habits) that needs to come under “seek first the kingdom”?
Prayer
Lord,
Thank You for the gift of worship and Your presence. I don’t want to leave those moments unchanged. Teach me to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness in every part of my life. Show me where I’ve made Sunday “enough” and call me into a daily walk with You. Let my worship turn into obedience, and my songs into surrendered living.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.