Is God really first in your life, or is he getting your rushed, distracted leftovers? In this message from Focal Point Church in Orlando, we get practical about how to put God first with our time.
Jesus called loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind the first and greatest commandment, yet for most of us the biggest competitor for that place is simply busyness. This message unpacks why putting God first matters (a foundation that weathers every storm, freedom from idolatry, and a life brought into alignment) and walks through the pattern Jesus modeled in Mark 1:35: get up, meet God in the morning, find a place without distraction, be alone with him, and stay consistent. It closes with an invitation to show up with God every day for the next 21 days.
Scripture references:
0:39 James 1:22
1:30 Matthew 22:37-38
2:08 Matthew 6:33
6:04 Psalm 25:14
6:11 John 15:14
8:47 Matthew 7:24-27
10:00 Matthew 22:40
10:30 Matthew 6:21
11:15 Matthew 6:24
16:13 Mark 1:35
17:22 James 4:8
19:12 Psalm 5:3
19:20 Psalm 118:24
19:24 Lamentations 3:22-23
23:15 Matthew 15:8
23:22 Matthew 6:6
25:08 Luke 5:16
Chapters
0:00 Opening Prayer: Hearers and Doers
1:30 The First and Greatest Commandment
3:22 Leftovers or First and Best?
4:02 First Things First
8:00 Why Put God First
13:45 The Lord’s Day and the First Part of Every Day
16:13 Jesus’ Pattern: Get Up Early
21:01 Without Distraction, and Alone
25:04 Be Consistent
26:38 Your 21-Day Commitment
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