Devotional Notes: Day
1
Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things will be added to you.”
What is the difference between a
Matthew 6:33 marriage and a marriage which stems only from initial
physical/sexual attraction?
If you are married or simply dating, are you a
couple with a purpose, on mission for God?
Questions to ask
myself:
What am I seeking and why?
What is the true purpose behind my actions? Is it to please
God and live for Him, or is it for man and to please/impress them.
How excited am I to live for God and do His works?
Am I doing all I can for Him, or am I focusing to much on worldly
things?
How can I direct my wants and needs back to where they are
for the glory of God?
Am I showing others how God is working in me or do I carry
my everyday self like I am not?
Am I placing other things in my life before God and prioritizing
them first when I shouldn’t?
Am I giving God my focus daily, reading and observing His
word, and building a relationship with Him first, so I can have great
friendships and relationships guided by God?
What convictions may I be feeling?
What are my true concerns or fears and how can I pray to God
about them in long vocal prays?
S.O.A.P:
Scripture: Matthew
6:33
“But seek first the
kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Observation:
As I read this passage I am deeply
moved and filled with deep thought about my life and what I am putting focus
on. I ask myself am I truly putting God first and living for him through actions
and attitude, and I can say I have not been. While yes I serve every week at church,
am I mentally present and truly taking action with the result of growth and
understanding. In the beginning I was, but as life adds stress and more and
more things on my mind I find myself distracted and with great concern filling
my head and heart. This concern is about the future and what it holds along
with are my current relationships truly flourishing.
Application:
In order to seek first the kingdom
of God I need to place Him as first priority in my life. Reading God’s word
daily and truly observing how God is speaking to me in that moment. Not what my
human self believes, but what my spiritual self knows to be truth from Him. I have
been placing a lot of thought on dating, friendships, family, school, and work.
With dating comes the fear it will never happen for me, but I have to place my
trust in God that it will happen one day and in His timing. Timing that is for
my good and to help me, not harm me. In friendships am I trying my hardest to
actually grow the ones I have, and in what way do I feel they are not succeeding.
With family am I speaking with them as much as I should be to show my appreciation
for them and that they have given me so much in life to be thankful for even
with the hard relationship moments. With school, yes, I am doing great, but am
I growing truly with those around me or continuing to place judgment on the unknown
around me. With work am I working my hardest with a smile on my face everyday,
just being thankful for the opportunity I have been given and remaining a
balanced life.
Prayer:
Dear God,
Coming to you with a lot on my heart and mind, confusion and uncertainty
of the future, I ask for guidance and peace in this season of life. Direction
and clarity on what I need to do and where to go. I pray that you give me the help
and motivation daily to wake up with my focus on you. Reading your word daily
and living with actions that express them. I pray God that you help me in my
dating or courtship life and help guide me to a spiritual husband one day.
Giving me peace in the season and discernment to know who he is. I pray that
you help me with the friendships I have, growing them and helping me navigate
the new ones I will have in the future that place you in center focus. I pray
for a renewal in my family spiritually, mentally, and in health. I pray to do
well in school, but not have it consume my life and create a negative person in
me. I pray that I do well in my job, but always remember to place you first in
my thoughts and actions. To live for you truly and through and through!!
AMEN
