Monday, June 6, 2011

Kingdom First Living

If I want to reduce stress and get the most out of my life, I must live it Kingdom First.

WHAT DOES KINGDOM FIRST LIVING LOOK LIKE?

• HONORING GOD WITH THE FIRST OF MY TIME

Act like people with good sense and not like fools. These are evil times, so make every minute count. Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do.” Ephesians 5:15-17 CEV

Teach us to use wisely all the time we have.” Psalm 90:12

Action: Commit to meet with God the first part of everyday for a minimum of 15 mins

• HONORING GOD WITH THE FIRST OF MY TALENT
Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:12-28

Action: Commit to offer myself to God every morning to be used as He would choose to use me. *Sincerity is imparative for this action to be effective.

• HONORING GOD WITH THE FIRST OF MY TREASURE

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.” Proverbs 3:9

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Matthew 6:27

Action: Commit to give to God from the first of all my income

• SEEKING HIS DIRECTION ON HOW TO HONOR HIM WITH THE REST

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” Proverbs 3:4-6

Action: Commit to asking God for wisdom everyday