Sunday, November 5, 2023

PRIORITIES

The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

PROVERBS 21:21 (MSG)
Whoever goes hunting for what is right and kind
finds life itself—glorious life!

MATTHEW 6:33 (ABP)
Make the pursuit of God's agenda of justice and righteousness your first priority; then he'll give you everything you need.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Make the pursuit of God's agenda of justice and righteousness your first priority; then he'll give you everything you need.
 
DAILY FODDER
Based on your bank statement, what is your highest priority in life? Ask the same question using your personal calendar. What would your friends say is your highest priority? 

PRAYER
Generous God, you've laid out a clear path to a full and complete life. I confess that I allow my own agenda to get in the way. I am asking you to help reorganize my life so that the agenda of Christ is my highest priority. I'm going to trust you to take care of everything I need to make it and my life happen. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. 
Amen!