But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
Have you ever just thrown your hands up and said, “UGH, I can’t do this anymore. My life is just a mess!” I think at one time or another we have all been there. Maybe things in your life aren’t going according to plan, maybe one of your best friends just betrayed you, or maybe you are just having a bad day. Whatever the case may be it is important for us to remember that our lives are not our own.1 Corinthians 6:20 says, "For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.”
Remember friends you are not your own. Whether you are saved, lost, or don’t have any clue your, life is not your own. That being said, when you get in times where you are just frustrated, angry, or whatever emotion you feel remember Matthew 6:33, Seek ye first the kingdom of God. You may think well, what is the kingdom of God, or maybe you are saying well, why do I need to seek after heaven? The kingdom of God is heaven, but I want to point you to the great prize of heaven and that is Jesus Christ. You might think why is Jesus the greatest prize of heaven when you think heaven is just a place of escape from hell. If you view heaven as just an escape from hell you will find yourself burning in hell. Heaven should not be the main prize or goal but Christ should be our goal. Heaven would not be such a grand and glorious place if our Savior isn’t there.
So my challenge to you today is this: seek God over all the circumstances in your life. Don’t seek a boyfriend/girlfriend, money, job, car, friends, or any other thing that you think you will find happiness, joy, and peace. Only Christ can bring you true happiness, joy, and peace. Look to Christ the Lamb that was slain for you and for me.
We should always be so consistent and careful to keep God in the forefront of our minds daily in order to keep us from being caught up in our circumstances and/or self seeking desires for it is then at that point that if we don't keep our minds stayed on God that spiritual decline begins to sneak in.
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