Life is hard. We have work, school, other responsibilities,
unwanted circumstances, unexpected tragedies, and the list goes on and on. In
the middle of all this what can make a stressful and hectic life even worse? A
life with mismanaged or no priorities. Webster defines a priority as a rank,
privilege, or rating. So many people cannot enjoy life because of the way they
prioritize. Issues that should have a low rank have a high position in their
lives. People that should get little or no attention get all or too much of
one’s time. Unimportant and unnecessary thoughts ravage our minds and we do not
focus on real issues. Obviously if all these meaningless things have precedence
in our lives, then what should get our attention is slighted. What is the
problem, then? Very simple. People whose lives are in this state usually do not
have a good relationship with God. While thinking about all this I have
developed a simple, yet thought provoking principle, “The quality of a
person’s life is directly related to the quality of their relationship with
God.” Living
for God should be your highest priority and when it is not, everything else
falls apart.
Let’s see what God Himself has to say about this:
Psalm 37:23-24- 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Colossians 3:1-2- 1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Proverbs 3:5-6- 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
God wants our lives focused on Him first. When they are, He
will set every other aspect in place for us. He should first in our thoughts,
desires, plans, careers, and so forth. Until He is, life will be confusing and
meaningless. Your mind will continue to be overrun by worthless junk. You will
not be as productive as possible. When God is your primary concern, He will
help you organize and manage everything else accordingly.
So now a greater question arises, “How does one cultivate a deep and productive
relationship with God?” Well
that will be the focus of the next few posts.
Meditation Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24
Prayer: Dear Lord, I need to make You first in my
life. I am tired of my mind being
cluttered. I am sick of trying and not getting anywhere. I want to learn how to
trust You totally. You said if I put you first, then You will take care of
everything else in my life (Matt. 6:33). I believe You Jesus. Show me how to
put you first in every aspect of my life. Give me the continued mindset to give
You the respect You deserve. I love You God. In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Accepting Him as Savior
is the first (and most important) step. After that, however, it is time for
hard work!
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