Seeking God’s Kingdom First

A new year is upon us. We’ve wrapped up the Christmas season and (probably) put away the decorations. The beginning of a new year invites changes. With the closure of the holidays and endless pajama time, our old routines are starting to kick back in.

At RockPointe, the beginning of 2024 ushers in some exciting changes. After spending a year building a foundation of prayer, we now shift our attention to investing in the Kingdom of God. God’s kingdom is expansive and includes the ways we use (spend) all God has given us: time, influence, abilities, relationships, and yes, even our financial resources. 

In a world with increasing distractions and demands, the call to prioritize God's kingdom might seem elusive. Matthew 6:33 illuminates a timeless truth: when our priority becomes seeking God and His righteousness, everything else falls into place. It's a divine principle with an enduring promise. 

Prioritizing God's kingdom isn't merely a task on our to-do list; it's an orientation of the heart. It's about aligning our desires, intentions, and actions with God's will. Seeking His righteousness means pursuing His ways, conforming our thoughts, attitudes and actions to His divine standards. It's an ongoing journey, a conscious decision to put God at the forefront of our lives. 

This certainly isn't a call to neglect responsibilities or disregard needs. Instead, it's an invitation to reorder our priorities. It's an assurance that when God takes His rightful place in our lives, when His kingdom becomes our primary pursuit, He graciously attends to our needs. It's a promise of provision, not just of material things, but of peace, contentment, and spiritual fulfillment. 

Let's start 2024 and each day in it by seeking God's kingdom first.  

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Lord, as we prioritize you in our hearts and decisions, may we experience your abundant blessings, knowing that in seeking you we find everything our hearts truly need.