Putting God First & A Message Reviewed

Last night we talked about putting God first before any other relationship, to spend time with God, and to go to for help with decisions and not the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. We talked about Adam and Eve's fall in the garden, and how we can fall from time-to-time too. We became aware of how Adam and Eve's decision in the garden effects us today, as well as that there are people who make bad choices today and those choices effect us. This is why some bad things happen. In the end and also from the beginning, God knew us and loved us!

We learned that Jesus is the sacrifice for all of our sins, that we are no longer under the Old Testament Covenant and that we are forgiven and our relationship with God is restored when we ask for forgiveness. Then our sins are no more in the eyes of God.   In short, we talked about putting God first in everything. Here is the devotion I awoke too from devotion.org!

 Always Put God First

EXODUS 20:3 NKJ
3 "You shall have no other gods before Me.

People can lose perspective and put other things before God,
such as wealth, success, pleasure, or even family.

But a wise person will always put God first.

PROVERBS 3:6 LB
6 In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you
and crown your efforts with success.

Why should you put God first in your life?

First, because God is worthy. He deserves first place. God is
perfect! (And nothing else is.)

Never forget that God knows more than you, and can do more than
you can.

Second, because it puts into motion God's law of sowing and
reaping in your life. God says He will honor those who honor
Him (1 Samuel 2:30). When you put God first you will be
blessed.

DEUTERONOMY 28:2 NKJ
2 "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake
you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:

So it's in your best interest to put God first in every way you
can. Here are some ideas for you to consider.

Before you make a decision, look to God for direction.

Don't ask anyone else for advice before you ask God.

When you have a need, talk to God before you mention it to
anyone else.

When something good happens to you, let God be the first one
you talk to about it, offering Him thanks.

When you receive income, let giving to God come first before
anything else.

Before you eat, first thank God for the food. You don't need to
pray for all the missionaries, or even have to pray out loud.
Just look to your Source and thank Him before you eat.

When you wake up, talk to God before you talk to anyone else.
That doesn't mean you have to spend hours praying. It may just
be saying, "Good morning, Lord!" but always keep God first.

Every day before you listen to the world's news, go to the
Bible and listen to some of God's good news.

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

SAY THIS: God deserves first place in my life.

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