Seek First His Kingdom

Matthew 6:31-33 (NASB)
31 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.
Matthew 6:33 (TLB)
33 and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

As I read, thought about, and meditated on these verses, I had to ask myself these questions.

1. Do I seek the kingdom of God above all else?
2. Do I seek the kingdom of God above all else in my prayers?
3. What does it really mean to seek the kingdom of God?
4. Do I truly trust that God will give me everything I need, if I seek His kingdom above all else?
5. Is He always first place in everything that I do?
6. Is everything that I do always living as He wants me to?

As I thought about my prayer life, I asked myself these questions.

1. What gives me the most joy when I pray?
2. Do I struggle with certain aspects of prayer? (listening, praise, repentance, thanksgiving, waiting on God)
3. Do I always believe that God will answer my prayers of supplication and am I always okay with His answers?
4. Do I pray with faith in or out of frustration with God regarding my circumstances?
5. Am I satisfied with my relationship with God through prayer?
6. Am I afraid to ask God to change me?

Take some time this week to meditate on these verses and ask yourself these questions or others that come to mind.

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