Seek God First

I just returned from West Virginia speaking to a wonderful group of ladies. We studied "Rest." In the course of the study I shared with them that the first and most important way for us to enter into God's rest was that we must "Seek Him First." That sounds simple, doesn't it?

Matthew 6:33 "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these (other) things will be added to you."

We will truly be unable to rest is we do not allow Jesus to be first in our lives each and every day. He has to be at the very top of the list every morning. As we learn this principle we will begin to see the rest of our day flow out of seeking Him.

As women we have many distractions. There are many people in our lives, places we need to be and responsibilities to fill. This would be a great excuse to put God on hold, yet it is the very reason He needs to be first!

Matthew 11:30 "My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Jesus assures us that it is not too difficult to put Him first. In fact, it makes things easier. Do not be deceived!

When you and I stand before the Father, He is not going to allow us to excuse our time without Him on an unhelpful husband, challenging children or complaining church members. No one or nothing should be allowed to keep you and I from putting God first.

Satan will tell you to wait, things will get better, but I am telling you that only God can make things better. Spend time with Him before you plan a single step and watch Him multiply your time, efforts, energy and love for those around you.