The Never-Ending Pursuit of Christ

Sep 21, 2025    Elder Patrice James

In this week’s message, we're reminded that our relationship with God is meant to be a never-ending pursuit. Elder Patrice draws from Philippians 3:12-20, emphasizing that our spiritual journey is not a destination, but a continuous, intentional effort to grow closer to Christ. We're challenged to reflect on our current spiritual state and ask ourselves: Have we become comfortable? Have we lost the fire we once had for God? This message serves as a wake-up call, urging us to rekindle our passion for Christ and make Him our top priority. The First Lady beautifully illustrates how God is constantly wooing us back to Him, no matter how far we've strayed. We're encouraged to start our days with prayer and Scripture, to seek God's presence continually, and to allow His transformative power to work in our lives. This message reminds us that serving the omniscient, omnipresent God comes with incredible benefits – He knows our end from our beginning and promises to never leave or forsake us. As we pursue this never-ending relationship with Christ, we're challenged to align our lives with His Word and to live out our faith with intention and determination.