"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." ~ Matthew 6:33
Tis the season of battling to keep up with our resolutions. For a few of us, keeping a resolution is a piece of cake (pun intended), for others of us, it's a little more difficult. For most of us, we cannot simply strap up our shoes and hit the road for some cardio and expect immediate results. It takes dedication and an adjustment of priorities. Waking up earlier, being more productive, buying healthier foods.
Isn't our faith growth and our relationship with God just like exercising? Doesn't it take effort and prioritizing? Waking up earlier, being more productive and being more efficient with our time? Jesus says, "...seek first his kingdom and his righteousness." In other words, make God the center of your life, making your faith paramount above all other things. In doing so you will be given "all these things." What things? A fancy car? Money? Popularity? Nope!
The scripture ends with ... "and all these things (NEEDS) will be given to you..." Don't we want all our needs to be provided for? That would be pretty great, right? So if Jesus says that we will receive all that we need if we seek God's kingdom and his righteousness first, why don't we? Are the things we resolute to get/do this year even a NEED?
I challenge you to ask yourself this year, how can I seek God and his kingdom first above all things. It is then that we receive what we need even if it isn't the new car we were hoping for. God will provide, He always does and always will.
Happy New Year!
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