Time to Abdicate

"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"- Matthew 6:33 (NIV).

God's kingdom should be on the forefront of our mind. Each word or action should be founded upon bringing God glory, not self-glory. The world's ways have us more self-centered, self-promoting, self-gratifying...self-focused. Life is so competitive; we're born with it. Have you not noticed children at play? They're very competitive. That's how games like "King of the Hill" came into existence. We want to be king in our world and among our fellow human beings. It bleeds over into our adult pursuits, too: jobs, sports, hobbies, belongings, relationships, etc. Yes, relationships. A childhood conversation: "My dad is stronger than your dad." Into adulthood, our relationships compete with other people's relationships. Our kids are better. My spouse makes more money. My team is best. It goes on. There is only one King of the hill and you are not it. "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a(n) [adult], I put the ways of childhood behind me' (1 Corinthians 13:11). We need to abdicate our throne and recognize the only true King: JESUS. To Him be the glory forever.