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Kingdom Living means a life of humility and service, with our eyes up… where we walk, run, or sometimes even wrestle with that which we’re called to do.

To me, it’s living in the present with my mind set on the future. Remembering God so delicately placed me here, but for an unknown amount of time, and I’m called to be a steward of this gift of life until I look Christ in the face for an eternity. I still walk long hard roads, but no one promised it would be easy. I mess up, but there’s grace. It means daily surrendering what my flesh desires to God, and sitting back to see what He has before me. Surrendering my thoughts, words, and actions under the truth that I stand as righteous before my Father because of what Jesus did to let me into God’s Kingdom.

I could go on and on about what it means to live for the Kingdom. Seeking the presence of God in all situations. Recognizing every breath is a gift from God. Walking in step with Holy Spirit. Proclaiming the gospel in word and power. Dancing before the Lord in worship. Letting every word from my tongue bring life. Learning to listen in prayer, not just talk. Being the church, not just going to church. Making disciples that make disciples. Forming and being formed by godly community. Living life on mission no matter where my feet are. Fostering an intimate relationship with our triune God.But to sum it up easy, I think living a Kingdom life is living dependent on Holy Spirit to love God...

To me, kingdom living is waking up each day and asking God to have His will for you.  It’s simple. It’s just being a vessel, being open, and asking God to have His perfect will and design work through you. For this world. For His glory to come through. It just requires openness, and a relationship with Him

The moment when you’re in a crowd and you feel all alone, or jump in the lake during your morning run on a summer day (and finish the run soaking wet and barefoot in downtown Chicago rush hour)... Those are the first moments in my own life that I think of when it comes to Kingdom Living. I don't believe it always means pushing through the fear. I don't believe it always means taking a calculated risk on the first try. Sometimes, fear stops us in our tracks. Sometimes, even safe risks feel impossible to take. I believe it means seeking after the challenge of living fully where we are, regardless of whether or not the situation changes. Celebrating the victories and being sad, too. I...