Summer at Grace Devotional: The God of the summer vs. the god of summer (Chris Zauner)

Welcome to Summer at Grace and our weekly devotional series from Grace City Church designed to help you stay spiritually rooted during a season that often feels anything but structured.In this first devotional, we’re exploring a tension many of us experience: the difference between rest and drift. We’re calling it "The God of the Summer vs. the god of summer."Summer is a gift. School is out, rhythms slow down, and there’s space to breathe. But if we’re not careful, the season meant to restore us can quietly become the thing we prioritize above all else. Formation pauses. Mission gets delayed. Spiritual practices fade. And we begin to center our lives around comfort instead of Christ.Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 remind us to “seek first the kingdom of God”—a call that doesn’t take a vacation. This devotional isn’t about guilt or pressure. It’s an invitation to purpose. What might it look like to submit your summer plans to God? To ask Him what He wants to form in you during these weeks?In this devotional:- We explore how summer can become a false center if we’re not intentional- We look at how to stay connected to God’s mission while enjoying the season- We offer a practical challenge to prayerfully plan your summer with Jesus at the center- Our encouragement: take 10 minutes this week to pause, pray, and consider how God might want to use this season for your renewal, not just your rest.New devotionals will be released weekly throughout the summer. Subscribe to follow along as we seek to let the God of the summer define our days.