Matt. 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Many pastors look forward to the breather between Christmas and the New Year. But then it slips away too fast! I hope you have been able to rest and refresh in Christ this past week. If not, why not call a time out and let your heart reset with Jesus?
The challenge of January is that all the activities that began in September come roaring back. But they bring new friends with them! The pressure both exhilarates and overwhelms. Before you reengage, I encourage you to make sure that Immanuel: the God who came to be with us so we can be with him does not get left behind.
Whether they are runners, wrestlers or basketball players; just before play begins, athletes reset their footing. They make sure their stance is strong and their balance is good. They are ready for action. If they fail to do this, they end up getting behind or burned until the next opportunity to regain their footing.
In the same way, I believe we don’t put God first because we forget that OUR work rests on HIS.
Before the green flag drops for 2022, I invite you to double check your spiritual footing. You likely have your own approach already. If not consider starting with a Matthew 6:33 reset.
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