Life Plan Devotion #45 [F.I.R.S.T. Place, summary]

Hi, Everyone.
Today is the final devotion in the mini series, F.I.R.S.T. Place. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. :)

Life Plan Devotion #45 [F.I.R.S.T. Place, summary]

     For the past week, I've challenged you to ask yourself if God is first in your
          Finances
          Interests
          Relationships
          Schedule
          Troubles.
     What are the benefits of putting God first in your life? They are countless, limitless. Jesus Himself said to "seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto [given] you" (Matthew 6:33). Jesus had been talking about how to have no worries about what to eat, drink, wear, etc.  The person who puts God first knows that God will take care of him/her. The person who puts God first lives in victory and peace. The person who puts God first sees God move in and through his/her life. The person who puts God first walks with God, hand in Hand.
     Take an honest look at each area of your life, and see the places where God is not first place. Seek to put Him first place. You will be glad you did!

Joshua 24:15b, 16
"...Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... Then the people answered, 'Far be it from us to forsake the LORD...'"

What this has to do with weight loss: If you determine today, and every day, to make God first in your life, He will provide for the finances involved in your weight-loss journey, be honored by and bless the interests of your weight-loss journey, help you preserve the relationships of all those touched by your weight-loss journey, bless the schedule of your time spent on your weight-loss journey, and accompany you to the end of every trouble connected with your weight-loss journey. His involvement will make all the difference; give Him permission by putting Him first.

Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, I see how putting You first in my life is the only way to experience true peace in this fallen world. Your Word is very clear on that. I don't want to worry about money or bills, be ashamed of some of the things I do, hurt the people I claim to love, forget You, or go through trials alone. I want You to be first place in my life. I want Your influence in all areas of my life. Today, and every day, Lord, my prayer is that I will focus on You and Your Word, for help to keep my life in balance, with You at the helm of my ship. If ever I lose focus, which causes You to be relegated to second place, I ask that Your Holy Spirit would nudge me to look to You once more and yield to You as my Lord and my God. I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen."

Go forth today, keeping God first in your life.

Blessings,
Mary

Mary,

Thank you so much for this series of devotionals.  Along the way I did recognize a few areas that I really need to work on to enjoy more fully the companionship of the Spirit in my life.  The relationship that you have with the Lord is evident through the work that you do here as you enrich our lives so much.

Vickie

Hi, Vickie.
How nice to hear from you. I'm so happy that you enjoyed and were challenged by the F.I.R.S.T. Place mini devotional. It challenged me anew, too. :) Thank you for your kind words. It is so humbling and such a blessing to see that God can use even me. Have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Mary