Sunday, February 18, 2025

“It’s Up To You” Pt 4

Taking your next step for a better future

Matthew 6:33 NIV

“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,

and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Give God first place in your life.

Here’s how to put God first in the five major areas of your life:

1. F- Finances Give him the first part of your money by

tithing.

2. I – Interests. Give God first place in your interests by

making him your primary focus.

3. R – Relationships. Make your relationship with God first,

above all other relationships.

II Corithians 6:14 NIV

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.

Also; I Corinthians 9:19-23 The Message Bible

Each of us finds our purpose and destiny as a part of Christ’s

body, not apart from it.

Inspiration happens in a crowd, but transformation happens in

a small group. Romans 12:5

4. S – Schedule. Schedule time with God before anything

else.

Psalm 5:3 Ampl

In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the

morning I will prepare [a prayer and a sacrifice] for You and

watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].

Also: Psalm 31:19 Net Bible

When you give God the first part of your life - your time - He

blesses you in ways that overflow into every area of your life.

5. T – Troubles.

John 16:33 NIV

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have

peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I

have overcome the world."

When troubles come, do these two things.

1. Go to God first. Don’t panic; pray.

Psalm 91:14-15 NKJV

Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver

him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him

in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.

Also: Psalm 119:14 ISV

2. Lean on others.

Galatians 6:2 TPT

'Love empowers us to fulfill the law of the Anointed One

as we carry each other’s troubles. '

Do not isolate yourself and be a loner.