Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Kingdom First - Self Titled

January 26th, 2010
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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, all these things will be given you - Matthew 6:33

Kingdom First:

• Everything must be re-examined
• Everything must be reconsidered
• Every desire, dream, use of money and time
• Now everything must have a kingdom-first focus

How to tell when you are not seeking first his kingdom:

1. When you don't have daily times with God in the Bible and prayer
2. Responsibilities to the church are a burden
3. Not happy or consistent in giving
4. Personal comfort, desires direct life's decisions
5. Can't find the time to share your faith
6. Gain greater feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction serving another "kingdom"
7. You have greater regard and protection of your schedule
8. Discipleship times, family devotionals not deep or consistent
9. Gaining one more than is greater than gaining one more soul
10. Dreams center more in this world than in the kingdom

Are you seeking first his kingdom?
The kingdom consists of people who volunteer in a battle between good and evil

Notes from: First... the Kingdom by Thomas A. Jones.