Whatever is most important in your life is what you put first. For many of us this would be some sort of material wealth or gain such as our jobs, money, or where we live and what we drive. There is no problem with being successful. The problem lies in the feelings and attitudes that may come with success.
The news, especially entertainment news, is full of stories of grounded people with big hopes and dreams who let wealth, fame, and success direct their lives down paths that draw attention to them for the wrong reasons. We too are privy to these downfalls.
Every time you put priorities in the wrong order the wrong things will happen. What you choose to hold near and dear can help you fulfill God’s plan for your life or move you away from it. Choosing to live life apart from God is like trying to do something really hard without all the instructions.
God created you and has a plan for your life. If you let Him, He will work everything for your good (even the bad and tough stuff) for His glory. He sent Jesus to live and die to save you. When you choose to commit your life to God you’re saying you not only believe in Him you are saying you believe He sent His Son Jesus to die for everything you could ever do.
You are saying that you are willing to live and do things God’s way instead of your own. Every time you make the decision to put your agenda ahead of His or choose to dedicate your time, money, and heart to things of this world that He wouldn’t approve of, you are putting other things or “little g” gods before Him.
To live for God means He has your heart first and foremost and above all else. How you live your life is a form of worship, but it’s up to you who or what it is response to. What do you hold close in your life? Does what you say and do reflect Jesus to the world?
