Devotional

There’s a constant tug-of-war for our attention. The moment we open our eyes in the morning, the demands of the day start crowding in—deadlines, family needs, texts, finances, worries about the future. And in the noise of it all, it becomes easy to let our minds be pulled in a hundred different directions before we’ve even spoken to God.

But Jesus offers a different way—a better way: “Seek first the kingdom of God.” Not when everything else is handled. Not after you’ve put out all the fires. Not just on Sundays. First.

Why? Because what you seek first shapes everything else. When anxiety, control, or worldly success take first place in our thinking, chaos follows. But when we set our minds on God’s kingdom and righteousness, peace takes root, our decisions become clearer, and our confidence more secure.

Seeking God first doesn’t mean ignoring responsibilities. It means inviting Him into them. It means starting your day with His Word, filtering your thoughts through His truth, and letting His presence guide every decision.

Think of your mind like a compass. If it’s even slightly off at the start, you’ll end up miles from your destination. But when you recalibrate it to point toward God’s kingdom, you stay on course—even when life throws curveballs.

Many believers find that prioritizing time with God—first thing or first in decision-making—shifts their mental battles. Stress decreases, perspective returns, and confidence grows. Not because life becomes easy, but because their foundation is steady.

Jesus wasn’t promising a stress-free life when He said, “All these things will be added to you.” He was promising that when we align our hearts and minds with His will, He cares for the rest.

Today, don’t just seek answers; seek God. Don’t chase peace; chase His presence. Don’t fix problems first; fix your eyes on Him. Let Him be the first voice you listen to, the first thought you act on, and the first place you run.