Why is it important to prioritize God's work in our daily lives? Setting Our Hearts and Minds on the Lord “Now determine in your mind and heart to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the house that is to be built for the Name of the LORD.” (1 Chronicles 22:19) David’s charge to Israel underscores a timeless truth: meaningful work starts with an intentional decision to seek God first. God’s Priority List—And Ours • Seek the LORD before seeking tasks (1 Chronicles 22:19a) • Build what honors Him (22:19b) • Create space for His presence (22:19c) • Elevate His Name above our own goals (22:19d) Foundational Reasons to Put God’s Work First • He commands it—obedience shows love (John 14:15) • He promises His provision when we do (Matthew 6:33) • It aligns us with His prepared works (Ephesians 2:10) • It prevents spiritual drift and emptiness (Haggai 1:4–8) • It brings eternal, not temporary, rewards (1 Corinthians 3:12–14) What Prioritizing Looks Like in Everyday Life • Daily resolve: decide each morning to “seek the LORD” before decisions or schedules • Time investment: give Him the first and best moments in Scripture and prayer • Work ethic: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23–24) • Resource stewardship: set aside the best of your talents, finances, and energy for kingdom purposes • Relationship focus: treat people as sacred “articles” belonging to God, serving them as you would serve Christ (Matthew 25:40) Results of Putting God First • Sense of divine partnership—He works through you (Philippians 2:13) • Peace that overrules anxiety about needs (Philippians 4:6–7) • Fruit that endures and multiplies (John 15:5, 16) • Testimony that draws others to His Name (Matthew 5:16) Practical Steps for Today 1. Write one concrete way to honor God in today’s schedule—then do it first. 2. Guard a non-negotiable time slot for seeking Him. 3. Ask the Spirit to show one “building project” (person, ministry, habit) to invest in this week. 4. Regularly review goals through the lens of 1 Chronicles 22:19; adjust anything that competes with seeking the Lord. |
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