Seeking FIRST
Matthew 6:33-34
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
What great words for any Christian, but even more for a woman married to a youth minister! If we can get ourselves to quit worrying and focus on His kingdom and His righteousness, He will take care of all the daily worries! Note that He does not say your righteousness—even our own “doing good” is not to be our focus. We must learn to look through Christ’s wide open kingdom eyes. How easy it is to get distracted by lack of funds and mounting bills, or who in the world are we going to talk into teaching Junior High boys Sunday School, and when is my husband going to be home from that meeting??! But true trust, letting go of worry, allowed Abraham to take off for a destination unknown, trusting the God who spoke to him. And Sarah went with him, even though she didn’t hear the voice of God herself.
What are you worried about? What are you seeking today?
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
What great words for any Christian, but even more for a woman married to a youth minister! If we can get ourselves to quit worrying and focus on His kingdom and His righteousness, He will take care of all the daily worries! Note that He does not say your righteousness—even our own “doing good” is not to be our focus. We must learn to look through Christ’s wide open kingdom eyes. How easy it is to get distracted by lack of funds and mounting bills, or who in the world are we going to talk into teaching Junior High boys Sunday School, and when is my husband going to be home from that meeting??! But true trust, letting go of worry, allowed Abraham to take off for a destination unknown, trusting the God who spoke to him. And Sarah went with him, even though she didn’t hear the voice of God herself.
What are you worried about? What are you seeking today?
posted by Lori and Jennifer @ 1:22 PM
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We've just been worrying this week about finances, again and this helped me to remember the countless times that God has provided for our needs. Isn't it amazing how we can forget what God did for us just yesterday?! Anyway thanks for the reminder to not worry and let God work in his own ways!
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