Hearts United

06/22/2026

Seek This First

There are plenty of things that fight for our attention. Our time and schedules get filled with people and responsibilities—each with their own needs and urgency.

In Jesus’ famous sermon in Matthew 6, He spends time talking about the various things in life that we give our attention to. Jesus tells us that instead of spending our time worrying about our basic desires in life, we should seek His Kingdom and His righteousness. If we do that, then everything else will be taken care of.

So what does it mean to seek God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness?

God’s kingdom is about God’s rule and reign over all of creation. His kingdom began in Jesus’ ministry on earth and is now expanding and continuing through the Church. The work of the kingdom is to continue to tell others about the hope of Jesus, and to teach all the things Jesus has commanded us.

To seek God’s righteousness is to desire to live the way God intended. It is to live according to God’s commands, which requires that we make decisions that align with God’s Word.

Jesus says that if we do these two things—seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness—then every other area of our life will make sense. When we don’t prioritize God’s desires for our life first, then we will end up worrying about things that are temporary.

Living a life according to God’s Word ought to be our greatest priority, because God’s Kingdom will last forever.

Think about how you spend your time. Do you worry about things that are outside of your control? Consider how you can live for God’s kingdom rather than the things of earth. In what ways can you reprioritize your life in order to seek righteousness? Rather than worrying about things in life you can’t control, pray for God to meet your needs.

Today's YouVersion devotional

06/22/2026

God is our refuge ✝️♥️

The world can feel uncertain at times. Headlines change. Circumstances shift. Questions about the future can quietly settle into our hearts. And while faith doesn't mean we never feel afraid, it does remind us where our hope is anchored. Again and again, Scripture points us back to the same truth: God remains faithful. 🙌

Not just when life is calm. Not just when prayers are answered the way we hoped. But in every season. Through every storm. Through every unanswered question. If you're carrying worries today, take a moment to breathe, pray, and remember that you do not have to carry them alone. The God who has been faithful before will be faithful again. If you'd like more encouragement throughout the week, along with free weekly devotionals and worship playlists designed to help you rest in God's presence, you can find them through the link in our bio. 💛

06/22/2026

Seek First His Kingdom

Matthew 6:33 with Axis

06/22/2026

Forgiveness isn't always easy.

But when we remember how much we've been forgiven, it changes how we extend grace to others.

Who is God inviting you to forgive today?

“𝘉𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶.” — Ephesians 4:32 NIV

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Greetings to the King's child as you keep calm and trust God on this Faithful Friday. Your voice has the perfect pitch to praise the Lord. Your mouth speaks with authority things as if they were. Your praise is an invocation to the Lord as you stand to give thanks in His Holy presence. Your anointing says "He is worthy", as you testify of His goodness. You can't spell "good" without God. Now bless the Lord, give Him glory, praise Him, because hallelujah is your highest praise.
Hebrews 4:16
Song:The Coronation (5:50) by GMWA Women Of Worship
God bless

Pastor Edward Sanders

06/19/2026

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bo***ge, true freedom]. [Is 61:1, 2]
(2 Corinthians 3:17 AMP)

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bo***ge, true freedom]. [Is 61:1, 2]

06/19/2026

PURPOSEFULLY PRESENCE

Morning Blessing by Author Lynda Shults -
“Lord, help me to know how fleeting my time on earth is. Help me to know how limited is my life and that I’m only here but for a moment more."
Psalms 39:4 TPT
When you feel as if your days are fleeting, I bless your practicing the habit of being tuned to the present. I bless you to acknowledge the past is behind you, though you can learn from it. I bless you to allow the future to be a driving force that keeps you going, but not let it distract from what you have here and now. As you practice presence, I bless you to be aware of what you are giving your attention to. I bless you to train your thoughts by grounding them in truth. As you anchor your mind on His presence, I bless you to remember this is the moment He has given you. I bless you to give it your complete attention. As you also set your heart on practicing purposeful presence with those around you, I bless your actions to align with His love. As you take your thoughts captive and express love, I bless you to experience a new level of joy. I bless your ability to pay attention to the present moment.

06/18/2026

"Whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself
(1 John 2:6 NASB1995)

whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself.