Seek the Glory of God

“But I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. With the mighty deeds of the Lord God I will come; I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone.”
—Psalm 71:14-16

Let’s be real—this world is loud, distracting, and constantly trying to feed us junk that doesn’t satisfy. We scroll, chase approval, and reach for things that were never meant to fix the ache in our soul. But what if the peace we’re after isn’t found in another escape, but in God's glory?

Jesus said it Himself in John 6:35—“I am the bread of life.” He doesn’t just give life. He is life. When our mental health feels fragile and our hearts are worn down, we don’t need more noise—we need presence. His presence.

Pastor John Piper once pointed out how Jesus asked, “How can you believe when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from God?” (John 5:44). When we live for applause from people, we miss out on the glory that actually heals us. But when we turn our eyes to Jesus, when we pause and rest in His presence, that’s where restoration begins. That’s where our minds find peace and our hearts find home.

"Jesus is the drink. He is the bread of life. He doesn't just give the bread of life. He is the living water. He doesn't just give the living water. Your soul was made for Jesus."
—Pastor John Piper

You were made for Jesus. Not likes. Not status. Not escape.
And when you seek His glory, you’ll stop settling for cheap substitutes.

Take 10 intentional minutes today—no phone, no distractions—and sit in silence with God. Ask Him to reveal His glory to you. Open your Bible, worship, or just sit and be still. Let His presence do what nothing else can.

Prayer:
Jesus, I’ve chased things that don’t fill me. I want Your glory more than approval, more than distractions, more than the world. Restore my mind as I rest in You.

Jud Heald | Untitled Skateboards
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