We must bond in all types of relationships, not only romantically. When Kingdom people are appropriately bonded, it reveals the image of the Kingdom. We are born for the community, not for isolation. Our relationships are for expanding God’s Kingdom and carrying out His culture. Relationships are how the Kingdom is understood. Relationships help others to understand the Kingdom. In Kingdom relationships, it is vital to sever ties from the history of whoever or whatever you are bonded to or entangled. Begin loving on God by building a conscious behavior of prayer and worship to Him. When you are aware of the Kingdom, things fall into place. The Kingdom will operate when we are adequately bonded.

Successful communication is needed to keep the honeymoon phase not fading away in the long term. Successful communication is to be transferred, received, and reciprocated.    God shows love in His actions to us. We reciprocate through our praises to HIm. His love for us does not and will not change. While our love for one another can change or be short-lived, His will never change and will endure forever. Coming into the Kingdom will cause a different life force.    Falling in love with Jesus will transform the hearts and minds of the sinner. When we go into any relationship, we come up with our thoughts and beliefs. The love of God will begin changing minds.

Churches are not teaching the Kingdom’s intent for how we are to love one another.   The way God loves is always working, and it always works.  Love is how the Kingdom governs.  Our perception and belief system dictate how we love others and what we love.  During the honeymoon phase, love will change what we believe and how we perceive people or anything we love.  Many have forsaken and denied family, friends, and all that is known.  Over time this love will change. The Kingdom of God is designed to change lives.  If we love God the way we say we do, others should see a difference.  As we learn the Kingdom’s concept of love, we will begin to change a culture.

The Kingdom is not here to take care of us to survive. The Kingdom is not for the protection. It's for growth. God wants us to GROW. You will never finish growing in the Kingdom, no matter how old you get. The more you grow, the more you reflect the King. The more you are Exempt from the issues of the world. Pastor Mike breaks this ideal down in the fourth installment of You Care. Grab a notebook and pen and dive into this powerful teaching.

People are constantly trying to figure out how to care for themselves with external sources.  Mankind was not created to rely on the external sources of the world.  All that he needs has been placed on the inside of him.     Being dependent on anything external for self-care will evidentially fail over time.  Caring for yourself can be costly and not produce the results you seek.  Understanding the Kingdom’s idea of self-care will eliminate the dependence on the world’s system.  It also costs less and is safer than what the world offers.   The Word of God and prayer is the only solution to self-care.  We are not meant to depend on things outside of ourselves.  We are created in the image and likeness of God.  As we tap into the Kingdom, we will discover the gifts we have been given to bring culture and benefit the world.

The Kingdom Idea of Self Care. Those of the world have become more dependent on the external things of life and the things they can make happen for themselves. When these things are tested, it leads to worry and stress. God never meant for us to depend on ourselves or something other than Him. Material wealth is not meant to sustain us or be dependent on it for our care. Our focus on external things like our possessions, jobs, money, and people will cause the Kingdom of God not to function correctly in our lives. Remember, external things are temporary and are not guaranteed to provide the care we need.     Reevaluate your life often! Are you spending time in the presence of God?   Are you reading your Bible and praying? Are you attending church regularly? Are you mindful of your thoughts? Is it time for you to pivot? The key to self-care is you must stay on message, which is the message of the Kingdom. Self-care must be a dependency on God and not ourselves.

God did not put us on earth to figure out how to get by.  We are here for a purpose and not just to survive.  That is why we cannot be dependent on the system of the world to care for us  Over time, the care that the world’s system provides will become limited or come to an end.  We must not become dependent on it for supply and resources.  The Kingdom of God is without limits, and it will never end.  We must tap into the Kingdom to know our purpose.  We are not made to depend on the world’s system but to be a supplier.    We are to participate in our self-care through Kingdom knowledge and understanding.  It is a must that we have something in reserve for when life overwhelms us.  We make ourselves ready by studying and understanding God’s word, prayer, and attending church.  Build your foundation now so that you will be prepared.

Whatever controls the mind rules our lives from that place. The mind is powerful enough to rule the body. Therefore, it is essential to set your mind on things above and not what we see or hear. The world will teach us to be full of care for our lives. Caring about our lives will cause us to carry an unnecessary weight that we have not meant to carry. We are not to care about the issues in life but to cast those cares on the One who cares for us. Do not spend precious time on the lookout for things to happen beyond our control.     This week’s treatment for a healthy mind is not to be full of care for your life because God cares more. That thing you are worried about will work out when you put your mind on what God can do and not what you can do on your own.  Do not look at what is seen but seek the Kingdom of God for your life.

The world has created a system that makes it hard for people to believe in the Kingdom. Christians are going to church but cannot see things beyond the world's limitations. They cannot speak God's language either. As a result, we fall victim to the world's system. The good news is that you do not have to be under this failed system. The Kingdom is here now! And it has everything thing you need to dominate life now.    Pastor Mike instructed us this week to keep speaking in tongues(our heavenly language) so that we can continue to connect to God's mind. God has equipped us with everything we need to be successful in this world. God wants to redeem the world, but we must speak His language not to be a part of it!

We are meant to have the same mind that God has because we are created in His image. When we begin to operate from our human mindset, we become disconnected from the Source we become unrecognizable.   To be able to rule on the earth as God originally intended, we must know Kingdom truth.  The only way to know it is to understand the Source of truth.  God’s truth cannot be mixed with what man considers to be the truth. If we are to represent Him on earth, we must know and understand His mind.    We have been given a Helper called the Holy Spirit to guide us in all truth and as a treatment to an unhealthy mind. Praying in our Heavenly language takes the limits off of our power and our understanding. We are to have a Kingdom mind so that we can expand the Kingdom of God on earth. The Holy Spirit will govern you and teach you how His Kingdom works.