How does making God our portion influence our priorities and decisions? The Anchor Verse “The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.” (Psalm 119:57) What “Portion” Means in Scripture • In the Old Testament, a portion was an allotted share—land, inheritance, daily food, or treasure. • Declaring the LORD as one’s portion says, “I have all I need in Him; everything else is secondary.” • Similar echoes: – Lamentations 3:24 — “The LORD is my portion… therefore I will hope in Him.” – Psalm 73:26 — “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Why Choosing God as Portion Re-Shapes Life • It moves the center of gravity from self to the Savior. • It replaces temporary ownership with eternal belonging (1 Peter 1:3-4). • It anchors hope, security, and identity in One who cannot fade or fail. New Priorities Flow Out of This Choice • Loyalty first: “I have promised to keep Your words.” Commitment to Scripture suddenly outranks convenience. • Kingdom above possessions: “Seek first the kingdom of God…” (Matthew 6:33). Resources become tools, not trophies. • Character over comfort: What mirrors Christ rules over what merely feels good (Philippians 3:8-9). • Worship before work: Time in His presence calibrates the rest of the calendar (Mark 1:35). Everyday Decisions Start to Look Different • Moral clarity: Lines the world smudges stay sharp (Psalm 119:11). • Financial stewardship: Budgets bend toward generosity (Proverbs 3:9-10; 2 Corinthians 9:7). • Relationships: We choose friends and spouses who help us walk in His statutes (2 Corinthians 6:14). • Pace and rest: Trusting God as portion frees us from frantic striving (Psalm 23:1-3). • Long-term direction: Vocation, location, and ambition sit under the question, “Will this honor the portion I’ve chosen?” (Colossians 3:17). Practical Ways to Live With God as Portion 1. Begin each day by reading and rehearsing a verse that exalts Him above all (Psalm 16:5). 2. When faced with a choice, ask, “Which option keeps me closest to God’s Word?” 3. Give the first slice of income, energy, and attention back to Him—tangible proof of unseen treasure. 4. Memorize portions of Scripture that declare His sufficiency; speak them aloud when desires pull elsewhere. 5. Keep a gratitude list of how He meets needs; thanksgiving roots the heart in its true inheritance. The Takeaway Making God our portion is not merely sentimental; it realigns everything—how we spend minutes, money, and motives. When He is our allotted share, obedience becomes promise-keeping, and every decision is weighed on the scale of eternal worth rather than temporary gain. |
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