Thursday, June 20, 2013

Matthew 5: verses 31-34: "Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be ]added to you.
34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

These verses were in one of my devotions that I receive in my email each day.  I really have no clue what the devotion was actually about, but this verse just reached out to me and to my heart.  Why do we worry about clothes, food, what will happen tomorrow, what are we going to do if something terrible happens, are we prepared, what about paying for the kids college or taking a family vacation....blah blah blah!  Look at what it says: Do not worry...... for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things....BUT seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.
That last part is what got me.  In the mornings is usually my devotion and private study time with God, but over the past few weeks, because of the surgery and taking pills for pain, I have really neglected my time with God.  I am feeling better and returned to work this week but still haven't been seeking Him first!
Last week was VBS and I did read my bible and prepared for my class but that is totally different than pouring my heart and thoughts out to God.  I need to seek His kingdom and His righteousness first.  Before daily laundry and pick up the house time.  Before making Walmart lists and cleaning out the fridge.  Before anything, I need to seek Him First!
Maybe I am the only one that sees this message in the verses above and maybe they were just for me, but I pray that tomorrow, I seek His kingdom and righteousness first, then continue my day. 
Verse 34 of this chapter was good too:  Don't worry about tomorrow, it will take care of itself. Nothing we can worry about and fret about will change anything.  And Jesus reminds us that each day is trouble all its own and doesn't need us to worry about it!

Thank you Lord for your words and for your leadership.  Help me tomorrow to be more aware of my need to spend time with you and the word before I start anything else in my day!

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