Verse Reflections: I love how God put these two verses together. Who else would have put the huge thought of seeking his kingdom first with what we eat and drink? Wow! God truly gets what we are going through here on earth. So, don’t make eating and drinking your first priority, make Christ your first priority. If we do that we will not be anxious. This verse is perfect. When I get anxious I want to eat. It is a reflex. I have trained my body to react to the stimulus of anxiety. The carbs, the alcohol, the sugar spike my endorphins and soothes my anxiety. The problem is this solution is temporary. In fact, after the soothing is over, it stimulates my appetite and makes me crave more. God’s kingdom is permanent. What would happen if reading one verse made us crave more? What would happen if we devoured God’s word like we devour food? When I read just one verse I am a different person. My anxiety is soothed. I do not crave. I love, I live, I eat and drink for Christ. Today I need to seek God’s kingdom first. I know if I seek His kingdom first that I will choose to be healthy naturally and happily.
Prayer: Lord, I humbly come to You today and try to seek Your kingdom first. Who is it that You need me to be today? What is it that You need me to do for You today? How do You need me to be there for Your kingdom here on earth? I will slow down today and weave some beautiful music into my life, clean out my soul, my home and my time to give You space to live and grow. May You and I make Your kingdom alive and wonderful and beautiful here in my little home, my body, our work-place and our community. I know Your power, I know Your kingdom. Thank You for slowing me down today so that I can seek You, be with You, reflect You. I already feel the anxiety of yesterday disappearing. Thank You! Love You. Let’s have an awesome, healthy day in Your kingdom.
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