“Set your sights…” When you hear that phrase, what comes to mind? Is it thoughts of your future, a goal you have, or even sights you have for a boy or girl you are interested in?
God first, THEN…
God, like in the today’s scripture, wants us to set our sights on things above. Now this doesn’t mean that you can only sit in your room and pray and read the Bible until Jesus returns, but rather separate yourselves while in the world from activities and relationships that don’t build you up spiritually. God wrote this scripture so that we don’t become totally consumed with the outfit we will be wearing, what people will think, or what you are going to do after school or work, but we look to and think on bigger things; God things! God is always looking out for us. This scripture wants us to set our minds on things above so that our mind is continually renewed and refreshed. Then, when the devil’s imps try and attack our mind, we can laugh. When people say hurtful things, we can say, “God bless you too… ha ha.”
Some seasons of life can feel so extreme and important while we are in them, but we must always remember this life is fleeting. Remember Who created you and where you will be going. Live a life worthy unto God, a life filled with righteousness and purity. I encourage you to think about things that are in your life that are not necessarily sinful but are draining your spiritual power. Maybe you are wrapped up in a sport, club, hobby, or even a new relationship. These things could be taking away your sight, taking away from your affection from God. God first, THEN all these things will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33).
Remember Who created you… Live a life worthy unto God…
Put God first and keep your sights on things above and He will make whatever sport, club, hobby, or relationship 10x better on the other end, just like He promised!
Confession for today: “God, I want to put you first in all I do, show me what might be ahead of You in my life, things that might be causing my sight to be off course…”
God is good… all the time… all the time…
Joey
