DON'T LET THE ASSIGNMENT REPLACE THE RELATIONSHIP
Are you so busy doing the work of God that you've forgotten to spend time with God?
God has given each of us a purpose, a calling, and an assignment. But what happens when the assignment becomes more important than the One who gave it to us?
In this powerful message, "Don't Let the Assignment Replace the Relationship," we examine the lives of Samson, Martha and Mary, and King Saul to uncover what happens when we allow our responsibilities, positions, distractions, and even ministry to interfere with our relationship with God.
📖 Scripture References:
Judges 13–16 — Samson: Anointed for an assignment but careless with his relationship with God.
Luke 10:38–42 — Martha and Mary: The difference between being busy serving Jesus and taking time to sit at His feet.
1 Samuel 13–15 — King Saul: When position, pride, and disobedience become more important than following God's instructions.
Matthew 6:9–13 — Jesus teaches us how to pray and develop a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father.
🔥 Here's the truth: Your gifts are not a substitute for God's presence. Your title does not replace obedience. And your service to God should never take priority over your relationship with Him.
God doesn't just want your work. He wants your heart!
It's time to get back to prayer, back to His presence, and back to seeking Him above everything else.
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Words and music by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Mitch Wong, Steven Furtick
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