FIRST

FIRST

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IN JESUS’ MOST FAMOUS MESSAGE HE TALKED ABOUT RAISING THE BAR IN EVERY AREA OF OUR LIFE. HE EXPLAINED HOW OUR LIVES ARE COMPILED OF PRIORITIES AND PUTTING GOD FIRST IS HOW WE DISCOVER OUR DESIGN AND OUR PURPOSE. HE ALSO SHOWED HOW WE CAN BE DISTRACTED BY IDOLS THAT COMPETE FOR OUR AFFECTIONS AND ATTENTION. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “PUT GOD FIRST IN EVERYTHING?”

March 1 | The Competition

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Idols...we think those are for ancient or Eastern religions. No rational Western thinker would ever think about worshipping an idol, right? Think again. Anything that we put before God is, in fact, an idol. So many things can compete for our affections. How do we win the competition for our heart and keep God as the main priority in our life? To prepare, read 2 Kings 17; Matthew 6:33.

March 8 | The Challenge

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It can be easy to say we trust God to save us, redeem us and give us eternal life forever. We trust Him with our eternal destiny but we often have trouble trusting Him with today. The challenge is to stay balanced in what we want and at the same time trust God for what we truly need. The way to put God first and reflect His generosity is to be content and trust Him.

March 15 | The Commitment

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Now what? I’ve made the decision to smash all my personal idols and put God first. I’ve accepted the challenge to be more content and trust God for all I need. What now are the practical ways I put my commitment to action? How do I show my family, my friends and the entire world I’ve put God first? To prepare, read Mark 12:41-44 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-15.