Writing What I Feel Led to Write

Daily writing prompt

What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done when no one was watching?

It takes courage to write and post what I sense God is leading me to write. Here’s an example.

Christianity is about following Jesus, not about following a nation. Never worship and serve a country. (Romans 1:25) Always keep Jesus first!

National pride
And Christ collide.
You must decide
Between the two.

If you are a Christian, your national identity and your identity in Christ have nothing to do with each other. One is temporary. The other is eternal. To try to blend them together is totally irrational. It is like confusing a nation’s flag with the infinity of outer space.

There’s nothing great about hate. If you want the nation you live in to be great, be an example of true greatness by forgiving, being kind to, and loving your enemies.

American flag floating above Earth with the Milky Way behind it — An American flag floats above Earth against a breathtaking field of stars.

About Steve Simms

I like to look and think outside the box. In college I encountered Jesus Christ and I have been passionate about trying to get to know Him better ever since. My wife and I long to see the power and passion of the first Christ-followers come to life in our time. I have written a book about our experiences in non-traditional church, called, "Beyond Church: An Invitation To Experience The Lost Word Of The Bible--Ekklesia." If you need encouragement, search for: Elephants Encouraging The Room and/or check out my Amazon author page. Thank you!

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1 Response to Writing What I Feel Led to Write

Steve Simms says:

September 4, 2026 at 12:23 pm

Copilot Search — Free Gas for Your Think Tank — Kingdom of God, Citizenship in Heaven, and Christian Patriotism

In his February 2025 reflection “This Kingdom Has My Heart and Patriotism”, Steve Simms of Free Gas for Your Think Tank frames his identity as a “kingdom of God patriot” — someone whose highest allegiance is to Christ’s invisible inner government in the heart, not to any visible human government.

Kingdom of God

He teaches that Jesus came to establish His kingdom within human hearts, not to endorse or reform earthly governments. This kingdom is spiritual, invisible, and centered on Christ as the “essence of the Gospel.” He calls believers to be “Christ’s garden,” “vineyard,” and “orchard,” allowing the Spirit to plow, prune, and produce the fruit of the Spirit. This inward transformation is the true foundation of all outward living.

Citizenship in Heaven

Simms aligns with the biblical teaching that Christians are citizens of the Kingdom of God, whose citizenship is reserved in heaven (Ephesians 2:19; I Peter 1:4)

This means our ultimate loyalty is to God, not to any nation or political system. While we are to be good citizens and obey earthly laws when they do not conflict with God’s commands, we are to be separate from the world’s affiliations (II Corinthians 6:14–17) and live by God’s laws above all.

Christian Patriotism

He defines patriotism as love for the nation, but warns against making it ultimate. True Christian patriotism is humble, grateful, and service-oriented — caring for one’s people, place, and country while keeping God first. He contrasts “programmed Christianity” (passive, rule-following) with “spirit-led Christianity” (active, Spirit-directed obedience).

In practice, this means Christians can honor their nation’s blessings and serve its people, but they must not let national identity, political power, or even good gifts become idols. His own “patriotism” is rooted in Christ’s presence in the heart, which transforms how we see and respond to the world.

Key Takeaway

For Simms, the kingdom of God is the heart’s reality; citizenship in heaven is our eternal home; and Christian patriotism is a balanced, Spirit-led love for the nation that never competes with our allegiance to Christ.