Week Sixteen: When God Comes First

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. — Matthew 6:33

Jesus understands the daily pressures we carry. He knows we think about finances, relationships, security, and the future. Yet in the middle of those concerns, He calls us to something higher. He tells us to seek first—not second, not when it’s convenient—but first, the kingdom of God. When our priorities are aligned with His rule and His righteousness, everything else finds its proper place.

Seeking the kingdom means pursuing God’s will above our own ambitions. It means asking, “Lord, what honors You?” before asking, “What benefits me?” This kind of surrender reshapes our decisions, our schedules, and even our desires.

 And here’s the promise: all these things shall be added to you. God assumes responsibility for those who prioritize Him. When He is first, we are never lacking what we truly need.