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SEEK FIRST.
CHANGE THE WORLD.

Seek First World is a Canadian, Christ-centred Kingdom movement founded by Daniel Ziedins. It helps people put Jesus first and carry His Kingdom into culture — sports, adventure, creativity, gaming, music, business and everyday life. It is named after Matthew 6:33 and is part of the Thy Kingdom Network.

Foundation
Matthew 6:33
Based in
Canada, with a global mission
Daniel Ziedins, founder of Seek First World

Daniel Ziedins

Founder of Seek First World · Author of Seek First

Why it exists

THE STORY BEHIND IT

In January 2019, I was chasing worldly success — transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship, learning from millionaires and billionaires, building toward something I thought would satisfy. Then everything changed in a hospital room.

A dear friend was there. Their life had crumbled in every measurable way. But their faith? Unshaken. Radiant, even. One night, as I prayed over them — overwhelmed, broken — God spoke something into my heart that I couldn't unhear: 'This is the most successful person you know.'

By every worldly standard, they had lost everything. But in God's eyes, they had everything that truly mattered. In that moment, 1 Samuel 16:7 came alive: 'People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.' That night, my definition of success was shattered and rebuilt.

That revelation ignited a fire around Matthew 6:33 and led to the creation of Seek First — a movement designed to remind people to prioritize the Kingdom above all else. It's also where the vision for our logo was born: an upside-down kingdom, symbolizing how God's ways are completely different from the ways of the world.

As Seek First grew, God placed another vision on my heart — collaboration and cultural impact. I saw the power of believers and ministries working together to advance God's Kingdom. That's where Seek First World was born — uniting brands, movements, and believers to glorify God in all we do and impact culture across nations.

When you interact with any Seek First expression, my prayer is that it serves as a daily reminder: put God first, and everything else will fall into place.

— Daniel Ziedins

Read: Is it wrong to want to be successful?

Quick answers

What is Seek First World?
Seek First World is a Canadian, Christ-centred Kingdom movement founded by Daniel Ziedins. It helps people put Jesus first and carry His Kingdom into culture — sports, adventure, creativity, gaming, music, business and everyday life. It is named after Matthew 6:33 and is part of the Thy Kingdom Network.
Who runs Seek First World?
Seek First World was founded by Daniel Ziedins, a Canadian author and Kingdom builder who wrote the book Seek First. Daniel and his wife Katie also serve in ministry together; their family ministry is at kd-ziedins.com.
How is Seek First World related to the Thy Kingdom Network?
Seek First World is one of the movements in the Thy Kingdom Network, a family of ministries, free tools and brands that includes Love on The World, the Jesus Festival, I Am Reborn, Oikos Map and Kingdom Base. Each has its own focus; all share the same mission.
How can I contact Seek First World?
Email hello@thykingdom.net. Every Kingdom Dispatch letter can also be answered directly — replies reach the same inbox.

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