You will struggle to recognize the guidance of the Holy Spirit if you assume He is always going to lead you into your natural strengths and tendencies.

Embrace your trials, for in life's toughest moments, we're taught to rely on God's strength, discovering His goodness in our suffering and learning that living for His Kingdom brings true purpose and eternal joy.

The storms of this life are inevitable, but the teachings of Jesus are rock-solid and unmovable. 

Just as a loving parent pulls a child away from harmful choices, God, in His infinite wisdom, often rescues us from our own desires, shutting doors to lead us towards our Kingdom purpose, saving us from ourselves.

Your value is found in who you are, not what you do.

Kingdom Grit: courage and resolve; strength of character; the Holy Spirit's empowerment to hang on past your normal quitting points

Your soul is always on, all the time, every day, and even when you're sleeping. Your soul is the immaterial part of you that interacts with God. If you are in Christ, then you have the Holy Spirit within you, who is interacting with your soul 24/7.

I want to tell you a story about a man who was an expert on the color blue. He had dedicated his entire life to understanding every nuance and shade of blue.

How much Kingdom joy you experience all depends on the way you respond to the struggles in your life.

An important aspect of Kingdom living is the ability to distinguish between contentment and complacency.

We answer two questions here: 1. What must occur in your life for you to focus on your Kingdom purpose in your generation? 2. How do you know if you're living your Kingdom purpose?

When you go your own way and get deeply burrowed in your self-willed ruts, you may be unintentionally persecuting Jesus.

Consistent, focused solitude with God, even if it's just a few minutes every day, can infuse you with courage, empower you with the Kingdom purpose, and refill your soul with an overwhelming sense of God's presence in your daily life.