Decision Making, Made Better

Good Morning!! Life is often very complicated. There is just so much that we have to contend with, day in and day out,...marriage decisions, family dynamics, academic ambitions, career choices,...and each issue of life, has its own unique challenges. However, Jesus spotlights for us the one overriding, all-encompassing priority for living, and buy doing so, simplifies the complicated decisions, considerably. Seek first the kingdom, Jesus says, not personal advancement, financial security, or self fulfillment. Should you call it quits? Should you accept this promotion? Seek first the kingdom. Where should you send your children to school? Seek first the kingdom. Should you pursue this new or old, relationship? Seek first the kingdom.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.—Matthew 6:33 (NIV)

While this directive does not provide the specific answer to every problem, it certainly does eliminate a great number of possible options. If it does not further the kingdom of God and reflect his righteousness, then it does not meet your basic criteria and need not be considered any further. When we single-mindedly seek the welfare of the kingdom, then Jesus promises that God will seek our welfare, as well: all these things will be added to you. What things are these? Everything that is necessary and good for you, everything that will assist you in your goal of advancing the kingdom of God.

As you face difficult and convoluted questions today, filter your thoughts and decisions through this all-important objective;
..."seek first the kingdom of God".

O' Lord, remind us that You, and Your Kingdom, should never every come next. Amen.

"Genuine love is not just a feeling,...it's a decision to endure, even if others don't understand why."