Matthew 6:33. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Since the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we no longer pray like unbelievers or those who follow empty religious practices, chasing after the things of the world. Instead, when we pray, we align our hearts with God’s desire—His kingdom and His righteousness. Our God-given mission ultimately finds its fulfillment in world evangelization—reaching 237 nations and 5,000 tribes.
When we seek the proclamation of the gospel in all circumstances, God promises to provide everything necessary to fulfill His covenant of world evangelization: “All these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). When every part of our live—family, work, studies, health, hopes, and dreams—is grounded in God’s plan of salvation, we will experience a life of true success.
If we fail to discover God’s will, we will be left vulnerable to doubt, anxiety, and self-reliance. Our hearts will lean on our own thoughts and experiences rather than His truth. But when we discover God’s plans in His Word, we will begin to see everything from His perspective.
God’s Word is living and active. It has the power to heal the disease of unbelief within us. Let the Word take root in your soul and steer the way you think and live. Since the Holy Spirit leads our lives, we don’t need to live in fear or anxiety. Our top priority is to seek His kingdom and His righteousness—and trust that He will take care of everything else.
Invite Jesus to the center of your life. Acknowledge Him in every area—your relationships, your time, your goals, and your decisions. Invest your life in what is eternal: the Triune God (Psalm 90:2), the Word (Isaiah 40:8), and those who came to Christ through you (1 Thessalonians 2:19). Be faithful with what God has already entrusted to you, even in the small things.
When you believed, you were born into God’s family. You were rescued from the power of darkness and brought into His kingdom. You now have access to His throne and hold the keys to the kingdom of heaven. You no longer belong to the world—you belong to heaven. So live today with confidence, knowing the privileges that come from your true identity and citizenship in Christ. Ask for the things above. Live with godly sorrow for the world. Place God and His kingdom first in all things.
And always remember: the foundation of your prayer is the name of Jesus. Don’t focus solely on receiving answers. The name of Jesus is your guarantee that God will provide what is best. Because you pray in the perfect name of Jesus Christ, you can trust Him completely with both the answers and the outcomes. Even when answers come in ways you didn’t expect, don’t be confused or discouraged—God is leading you in righteousness according to His absolute plans.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for blessing me with Your Word. I don’t want to dwell on the scars of the past, the problems of today, or the uncertainty of tomorrow. I want to discover Your perfect plans through Your Word. Let it take root in my soul so I may see everything from Your perspective. Guard my mind and heart through Your Word so I will not fall into unbelief. I desire to seek Your kingdom and righteousness above all in every situation. Restore in me the power of Your Word, the heart for evangelism and world missions, and a life of prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.