But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
How do we balance seeking God first with everything else in life?
In the Bible, we can look to King Solomon for an example of life out of balance. Solomon pursued many things, only to discover that they all left him unfulfilled. Every earthly relationship inevitably involved disappointment, and the pursuit of power led to frustration. Pleasures left him empty and trying to control his world and the people in it. Elevating each area over his relationship with God resulted in personal dismay and loss (Ecclesiastes 1:14; 1 Kings 11:3–11).
Even though many of these areas do hold importance in our lives, they are not to hold first place. There is only one person in the world who won’t disappoint, frustrate, or leave us unfulfilled, and that’s Jesus.
You see, there’s a way to enjoy all the multi-faceted areas of our lives to their fullest, but it’s not by pursuing those things first. It’s by placing Jesus at the centre of it all. How? Simply by going about our daily walk with Him.
For example, when you get up every morning, just pray. Spend time in devotions. Talk to Father God on the drive to work or even while cleaning the bathroom. You’ll discover that bringing Him into every decision you make and talking with Him about every area of your life (good and bad) will centre your life and relationship on Him.
Putting Jesus first doesn’t necessarily mean giving Him the most time. It’s about living your life in such a way that integrates Him into every part of it. Do this, and you’ll keep everything else in balance.