Daily writing prompt

What was the last thing you did for play or fun?

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Childlikeness has led me to joy. It has helped me to find purpose and meaning in my life. It has opened my eyes to experience and follow the inner government of God as He speaks and leads me from within. The kingdom government of God must be received like a little child. (Mark 10:15) The humble, honest, and simple way that little children approach Jesus is an example of how to connect with the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19:14)

The kingdom of God happens inside of human beings. It is God’s personal and direct government of your heart. (Luke 17:21.) To be governed by the kingdom of God is to be continually led from within by God’s Spirit. (Romans 8:14)

The kingdom government of God is like yeast. Let it rule your heart, and it will transform you from within. (Matthew 13:33) The kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed. If you plant it in your heart and allow it to grow into maturity, it will become a large tree full of life. (Matthew 13:31-32.)

God’s kingdom is the pearl of great price. It makes you want to give up everything so you can fully experience it. (Mt. 13:46) The kingdom of God is God’s will being done on earth as it is in Heaven, in and through human beings. (Matthew 6:10) When the Holy Spirit is allowed to drive evil out of human hearts the kingdom of God is present. (Matthew 12:28)

God’s inner government is now close at hand. Align your heart with it and unceasingly believe and rely on the living Jesus to lead you by the Spirit. (Mark 1:15) People who have set aside pride and embraced poverty of spirit are able to experience the kingdom of God. (Matthew 5:3) Being directly governed by God and His righteousness leads to various degrees of persecution by people who want to avoid His literal presence. (Matthew 5:10)

The kingdom of God (His government) is like the wind. It can’t be seen with physical eyes. (Luke 17:20) It isn’t rules and regulations. It’s the Holy Spirit’s righteousness, peace, and joy within you. (Rom. 14:17) The kingdom of God isn’t about religious lingo. It’s about the power of God to transform human hearts. (1 Corinthians 4:20)

To be in the kingdom of God is to do the will of God instead of your own will. (Matthew 7:21) If you follow and identify yourself by your own desires, you won’t be able to be led by God’s kingdom. (Galatians 5:19-21) To be governed by the kingdom of God requires more than religious righteousness. (Matthew 5:20)

The kingdom of God isn’t a government established by people. It has no physical location or human hierarchy. (John 18:36) To enter the kingdom of God and be governed by His presence requires that we be born again by the Holy Spirt–that we be enter into a personal relationship with Him. (John 3:3-8)

The kingdom of God must be sought. Seeking it should be your first priority in all the areas of your life. (Matthew 6:33) Jesus sent His followers out to proclaim the government of God and to heal. (Luke 9:2) Thus the first Christians proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ with great boldness. (Acts 28:31)

The kingdom of God is good news. It’s the essence of the Gospel. (Matthew 24:14) It’s the Father’s good pleasure to give to you His kingdom government and to lead you by His Spirit. (Luke 12:32) However, it’s not easy to be governed by God’s kingdom instead of by your own desires. (Acts 14:22)

“Emmanuel–God with us,” means the King has come to rule and reign inside of human hearts. (Matthew 1:23) Have you been delivered from the domain of darkness and begun to live in and obey the inner government of God? (Colossians 1:13)

Ancient shepherds were migrant farm workers. They got no respect as they moved their sheep from pasture to pasture, but people would have been hungry without them. Some of those ancient shepherds heard angles proclaim that the King of Kings has come to rule and reign inside of human hearts. Who knows what angels are telling migrant farm workers and other immigrants today, as they work in humble jobs. (“God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.”)