Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:30-33
Why does God ask me to seek His kingdom, first? Cause He knows if I don’t, I’ll likely become too conformed to this world.
When I seek His kingdom, first, I tend to let His peace reign in my heart; I live knowing that He’s working all things together for my good; I tend to cast all my cares on Him; I’m more likely to take sudden fear thoughts captive to Christ’s peace and control; I’m more loving and have more compassion, and a forgiving lifestyle; I’m more likely to listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout my day, etc.
When I seek first the kingdom of God (when I give it preeminence in my life) and His righteousness (Living this life the way He tells me is best in His Word), when I’m spending time reading and thinking about the Bible, when I’m listening to Christian music, or talking to my wife about God, I live in the shadow of the Most High in His secret dwelling place where I feel safe, have more peace, love my wife the way God wants me to, I have more of His understanding, love, and joy – it’s the happy place where I’m the most secure.
And, He adds everything else I need…☺
When I look at life that way, it’s really pretty simple, and sweet.
God bless,
Mark