"First Things First"

 Reflections4Life^TMMarch 14 , 2021

“First Things First!”

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” Joshua 1:8

Scripture Contemplation: Joshua 1; Psalm 1; Proverbs 3; Jude…

It's a brand new day. One filled with hope and opportunities just waiting for us to seize. As we are in Lent, and the Easter season, and for those of us who are believers, the reason for this season; let us not forget first things first: To spend some time in the presence of our Creator before we do anything else.

I pray today’s Reflections brings comfort and peace to your heart and mind. I decree it be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration. There is much more to our lives than any of us believe or have possibly seen. The only way to understand and see this truth is to spend quality time in the presence of God.

How often do we forget to stop and give God thanks for His blessings of just waking us up to a new day? When you arise in the morning, what is the first thing on your mind? What is the first thing that you do? For many of us, it is everything else but God. We can admit it: God is not the first thought, nor do we make the effort to make Him first. To spend time in His presence before we think or do anything else.

God is often last on our list if we even remember. For many, the first thing on the mind is what we have to do that day. We think of our responsibilities, what has to be done, what has to be paid.  Many times we start off saying we are going to prioritize and make certain that we spend time with God. But soon enough, we slack off and we find the time we spend with God less and less and wonder why our lives are in such chaos.

God should not be an afterthought. He should always be first. I challenge you to make God a priority in your life. Make Him first in your day, and watch how the things in your life begin to change. God wants us to know Him and to know who we are in Him, to understand the precious gift of His Son. To know Him for ourselves—intimately—and not just what we hear or have been taught to believe from what others believe or experience. Testimonies of others are great. However, first-hand knowledge is greater. To know God for ourselves is essential to our own peace of mind and walk with Him. Spend your first moments with the Creator. Allow Him to fill your soul and reveal His plan for your day, for your life. I promise you will not regret it.

My Beloveds, may the spirit of peace and prosperity find permanent rest in your lives. I decree that every good thing that God has ordained for your life will become evident to you. Make God a priority in your day; in your life. Begin the day in His presence, and end it there as well. Allow God to fill your cup with Him. With the blessings that you not only desire but need in your life each and every day. Put Him first, and see how your life begins to turn around. You are blessed. Now go…and be a blessing!

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