What does "know You, the only true God" imply about our daily priorities? Foundation Verse “Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” (John 17:3) What “know” means here - Personal encounter, not mere information (Jeremiah 9:23-24) - Ongoing relationship marked by trust and obedience (1 John 2:3-5) - The highest pursuit, surpassing every earthly achievement (Philippians 3:8) Daily priorities reordered • Time – First moments: Scripture and prayer before screens, news, or tasks (Psalm 5:3) – Throughout the day: conscious acknowledgment of God’s presence (Proverbs 3:6) • Relationships – Loving others flows from loving God (Matthew 22:37-39) – Evaluating friendships and partnerships: do they draw us closer to Him? (2 Corinthians 6:14) • Decisions – God’s character and Word become the standard for choices (Psalm 119:105) – Career, finances, and recreation weighed against eternal values (Colossians 3:23-24) • Worship – Corporate gathering prioritized over competing Sunday plans (Hebrews 10:24-25) – Private gratitude and praise integrated into routines (Psalm 34:1) • Service – Spiritual gifts employed to advance His kingdom, not personal glory (1 Peter 4:10-11) – Compassionate action toward “the least of these” seen as service to Christ Himself (Matthew 25:40) Practical ways to seek Him each day - Set a non-negotiable meeting time with God in the schedule. - Memorize and meditate on one verse that reveals His character each week. - Replace idle moments (commutes, lines) with brief prayers or Scripture audio. - Keep a gratitude list to trace His hand in daily life. - Intentionally speak of Him in ordinary conversations, normalizing God-awareness. Common distractions to guard against • Entertainment overload that dulls spiritual appetite (1 Peter 2:2) • Pursuit of status or possessions that crowds the heart (1 John 2:15-17) • Worry that shifts focus from God’s sufficiency (Matthew 6:31-33) Scriptures that reinforce the priority - “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) - “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) - “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:2) Summary Knowing “the only true God” is not an item on the agenda; it is the agenda. Every moment, relationship, and decision finds proper order when centered on cultivating a living, obedient friendship with Him. |
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