Scripture:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
— Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
Points:
- Seeking the kingdom first means God’s rule and will are our highest priority.
- We must not let worry distract us from righteous living.
- God promises provision for those who put Him first.
- The kingdom is not just future — it is present in obedient hearts.
- Prioritizing God reshapes our desires, decisions, and peace.
Poem: First Things First
I chase too much, I plan too tight.
I hold my dreams like grasping hands.
But You have called a different way—
To seek Your reign above my own.
To start with You in every step.
The kingdom is not made of gold.
It’s seen in love, in truth, in grace.
It grows in hearts where You are King.
It shows in lives that bend to serve.
It stands when all the world has gone.
To seek means more than Sunday hours.
It means to want what You desire.
To shape my day around Your will.
To ask, “What brings You joy today?”
To run to You before I move.
You promise what I truly need.
Not all I want, but all that lasts.
You dress the fields, You feed the birds.
How much more will You care for me
If I will place You first and high?
So let me seek Your kingdom now.
Not later, not when things feel calm.
Let righteousness define my path.
Let all I do begin with You.
And trust that all else You will give.
Prayer:
Father, help me seek Your kingdom first today. Let Your priorities shape my life, and may I trust You to provide what I need. Amen.
