No Excuses in My Relationship with God’s Kingdom

Read: Matthew 6:31-33

“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

This verse has become the anthem of my heart. Growing up, I heard it repeatedly. But at one point in my life I had to ask: What does it really mean to seek God’s kingdom first?

One word: Prioritize.

His commandments, His desires, His love, should all be the center of what we are and desire to be. All other entities find their position as a result.

It is always hard for our human minds to interpret this—but I soon realized it wasn’t about fitting these words into my life only when convenient because “times have changed” or “God understands I’m so busy.”

Jesus was pretty clear when He said to forsake all and follow Him. What He said then, He means now too. Even if that means doing things we’re not comfortable with, pushing away anything that hinders our relationship with Him, or sacrificing the dreams we want most.

Many of us try to ignore how deep and raw this commitment really is.

Sure, the Lord wants to give us blessing after blessing. He wants to open every window of Heaven and rain down gifts, both spiritual and natural, into our souls. He wants to fulfill the desires of our hearts. Sometimes we forget, however, that it is humble obedience and faith which bring Him on the scene.

When I finally said, “It’s all about You, Lord” instead of constantly asking Him to do great works for me, I found a peace beyond belief.

Giving up and giving in is the hardest part. And it needs to be daily.

The good news is…He takes care of it from there. (Thomas Smith)”

 

No Excuses Challenge

What in your life hinders you from seeking His Kingdom? Look at your calendar and decide what needs to be taken off so that you can seek His Kingdom, do His Kingdom work instead of your own. Tell someone today what you have changed and why.

Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people
who have the habit of making excuses.
George Washington Carver