PrayingThyWill

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

Truth to Remember:
God is faithful to His promises and loving in His guidance; He desires that we put Him first in our lives.

Devotional Reflection

This verse brings to mind a time when God guided me to help someone with a project. As I got involved, I learned that the work now offered a wider range of support than I had not been aware of. Their efforts became a significant help to my family during a challenging financial time.

God’s guidance revealed His provision in ways I could never have planned. I noticed that my actions were not driven by personal need or expected outcomes—they flowed from a desire to follow God and put His kingdom first. Looking back, I am amazed at how this quiet surrender opened the way for His provision, even before I understood what it would accomplish.

God’s Word is true: when we focus on His will, He provides according to His timing and wisdom. We do not need to strive anxiously or worry as those without hope. God’s ways are easy to understand, but difficult to live out when trust is lacking and when we rely on doing things our own way. Yet, through this experience, I have learned that when we seek His kingdom and righteousness first, God will provide for our needs, using whatever means He chooses.

Application: Walking in God’s Provision

Perhaps God is inviting you to step into a life that reflects His kingdom—to be His hands and feet, living in ways that prioritize His ways and values. When our focus is on our own plans, trusting His provision can feel difficult. But when we are willing to follow His leading and put His kingdom first, we can rest in the assurance that He is working on our behalf, providing for our needs even as we serve and live faithfully.

Matthew 6:33 reminds us that seeking God first is stepping out of worry and into trust. As we focus on Him and live in alignment with His ways, we are kept from anxious striving and held in the confidence that God is faithful to provide.

As you reflect today, where might God be guiding you to align your heart and actions with His kingdom? Have you noticed times when God provided unexpectedly because your focus was on obedience rather than outcome?

Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for Your promise to provide for all our needs as we seek Your kingdom first. Help us listen for Your guidance and remain faithful in walking in Your ways, even when it means letting go of our own plans or obeying without understanding every detail. Teach us to trust You fully, to do what is right, and to reflect Your presence through our actions. Strengthen us to live each day according to Your will, confident that You will provide in Your time and way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Claiming God’s Promise:
As I seek God’s kingdom first, I trust that He will provide for all my needs.