Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
This is a verse we’ve taught on many times in the past. Today, however, we want to teach on it from a bit different point of view.
We need to put God first in everything we do. And this is how this verse usually gets presented.
But there is another area where we may not be putting God first, so let’s talk about that for a minute.
Prayer. This is an area where we tend to spend time asking God for things we need, want or desire. And there’s nothing wrong with asking God for things. The Bible says in James 4:2 that we have not because we ask not.
But when and how we ask is just as important as the asking itself. Here’s what we mean.
When we talk with God, do we spend more time asking for stuff than we do praising, worshiping and thanking Him for who He is and what He has already done for us? Do we dive right in to all the things we want, and then utter a quick “thank you” before we quit praying and head on our way?
Putting God first in everything also includes in our prayer time. We need to be sure to spend time giving to God before we ask Him to give to us.
No, this isn’t bribery or sweet-talking God. It’s just a matter of giving Him what He deserves!
And as we learn to do this, we will be more likely to experience a more powerful prayer life because we will be focusing more on God and less on ourselves. This will help make us more sensitive to Him. And that’s always a good thing.
So before we start running down our list of wants and needs every time we talk with God, let’s be sure to spend some time giving God the honor and glory He deserves. And let Him do some of the talking too.
After all, what He says is well worth listening to!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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