what it means to actually put God first
I lead, though I do not force.
I ask you to follow, though the path may twist.
When you choose me, you lose a crown—
Yet gain a kingdom that can’t be missed.
I am not yours, yet made for you.
Riddle me this Batman?
putting God's will over your own
God's Will
He can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.
What verse is this
John 5:19
Hebrews 13:21 states: "May he equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen."
How is this putting God first?
Live life only to please Jesus
psalm73:16-17 "When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny."
What blessing/reward is this?
Understanding
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.” – Matthew 7:13
What danger is this?
Missing out on God's guidance/ending up on the wrong path in life
You don’t feel alone, but you can’t quite name who—or what—is with you. There's a strange familiarity, like being known without having to speak. You feel safe, but also seen in a way that makes you want to be better. Not out of fear, but out of love.
Riddle me this Batman?
Allowing God's presence to be in your life always
Yet not as I will, but as you will.
what verse is this?
Matthew 26:39
1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, "Pray without ceasing" (Without stopping)
How is this putting God first?
Always be in prayer/talk with God
Psalm 91:4 states: “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
What blessing/reward is this?
God protects you
"The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing." Psalm 34:10
what danger is this?
Missing out on God's providence/blessings
I am not seen, yet all you build rests on me.
I do not speak, yet I shape what you say and do.
I ask for surrender, but give you strength.
Ignore me, and your steps will falter.
Follow me, and even storms cannot move you.
Riddle me this Batman?
Making God's will and values your foundation to your life and actions
God's will/Foundation
"The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.”
what verse is this?
John 8:29
Galatians 5:22-23 states: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law."
How is this putting God first?
Filling your spirit with the things of God
Genesis 15:1 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
What blessing/reward is this?
Knowing God
Romans 8:28 states: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
What danger should does this verse help us avoid?
Losing sense of purpose/ lose yourself