1st Peter 1:13-16 challenges us to live a life that's holy.

1st Peter 1:10-12 invites us to ponder on what true surrender means

Matthew 28-19-20 commisions us to preach the story of Jesus.

Judges 6:11-16 asks us what voice we’re prioritizing in our lives

In Hebrews 10:24-25, we learn why church community is essential to our lives.

In Matthew 7:24-27, we discover how to build our life’s foundation on Jesus.

In Matthew 5:6, we see that what you are hungry for determines what you spend your life changing.

In Judges 6:12-14, we see that God calls us according to His purpose, not according to our fears or limitations

In Galatians 5:25, we are reminded that a life led by the Holy Spirit requires daily surrender and intentional obedience.

In 2 Samuel 6:9-12, we see that God's presence brings blessing wherever it is welcomed and honored.

In Colossians 4:2–6, we see that prayer prepares and empowers us to share Jesus with others through courage, wisdom, and grace.

In Colossians 3:23–24, we see that our new identity in Christ transforms the way we work, serve, and love those around us.

In Colossians 3:12–13, we are called to live out our identity as God's chosen people by treating others with grace and forgiveness.

In Colossians 3:1–2, we are called to set our hearts and minds on the things above, allowing our identity in Christ to shape our perspective

In Colossians 2:20–23, Paul reminds us that following Jesus is about a transformed heart, not merely outward actions.

In Colossians 2:9–12, Paul points us to the sufficiency of Jesus, reminding us that lasting fullness is found in Him alone.

In Colossians 2:2–3, Paul reminds us that true wisdom, understanding, and encouragement are found in Christ.

In Colossians 1:15–16, Paul reminds us that Jesus is supreme over all creation and holds authority over everything.

In Colossians 1:3, we are reminded that a heart of gratitude helps us see others through God's perspective.

GOD, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ME? This week, we have looked at five pursuits of God. Studying God’s pursuit of us helps us to believe the truth about how God feels about us. Are there other pursuits in scripture that have revealed the truth to you about how God feels about you? Of the five pursuits we studied this week, or any other pursuits of God, what is God speaking to you most about His pursuit of you? Through studying pursuits of God, what has He revealed to you about

GOD, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ME? Read Jonah 1-4 Jonah often gets blamed for running from God, but I think there were areas of his life still aligned with the Lord. Scripture doesn’t tell us that he abandoned God’s ways in his lifestyle or spiritual disciplines. In Jonah 1:9, he still identified himself as a follower of the Lord and shared the truth of God as the One true Creator. He wasn’t allowing himself to become a liar because verse 10 says he had told his shipmates that h

GOD, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ME? David is known as one of the great pursuers of God’s heart. He passionately pursued God almost his entire life… and he paid dearly for the season that he didn’t. David pursued the Lord with such great devotion in several seasons of his life. He pursued the Lord even when He was in an extended waiting season. He pursued the Lord when he was being attacked by people he cared deeply for. He pursued the Lord when he was leading the nation of Israel

GOD, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ME? I have often confused how God feels about me based on how I feel about myself, and this is too often informed by how other people treat me. For most of my life, when I’ve been treated unkindly, felt unseen, and faced rejection, I’ve assumed that because God allowed the behavior, He agreed with it. I assumed this was how He doled out conviction. Read Genesis 16 Hagar was placed in a very difficult place: “given” to Abraham to produce an heir.

GOD, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ME? Throughout scripture, we see the Lord initiating pursuits and other times when He responds to pursuits. He initiated Paul’s pursuit, but it may be tempting to think that’s because of either the extent of damage Paul was doing before his conversion or the significance of his assignment after his conversion. We may wonder, does God pursue us for His benefit or for ours? We know the answer to that question: He pursues us because He wants a relation