Putting God first.

 Here’s a **scripture-rooted prayer and declaration** for putting God first in every area of life—a compass for your heart, time, and purpose:

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### **🗝️ "FIRST PLACE: A COVENANT OF PRIORITY"**  

*An Anchor for Soul, Time, and Treasure*  

*(Matthew 6:33 • Deuteronomy 6:5 • Proverbs 3:6)*

#### **I. THE COMMAND**  

**“Seek first the Kingdom!”**—  

Not a suggestion, but holy fire.  

*Not God squeezed in—but God the CENTER,*  

**The sun around which all orbits spin.**  

>*“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you.”*  

>**—Matthew 6:33**

#### **II. THE HEART POSTURE**  

**Love Him fiercely—**  

Soul, mind, and strength unblurred.  

*No rival throne, no muted word—*  

**Your voice alone, God, will be heard!**  

>*“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.”*  

>**—Mark 12:30**

#### **III. THE DAILY SURRENDER**  

**First thought at dawn—**  

*“Your will, not mine.”*  

**First silence in chaos—** *“Your hand in this sign.”*  

*First fruits of labor, first pause in strife—*  

**“Not my plan, Lord, but YOUR eternal life!”**  

>*“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”*  

>**—Proverbs 3:6**

#### **IV. THE SACRIFICE**  

**Isaac on the altar—**  

Dreams laid down,  

Ambitions, treasures, earthly crown.  

*What aches to keep?—Release its claim:*  

**God’s “first” always births resurrection’s flame!**  

>*“Anyone who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.”*  

>**—Matthew 10:37**

#### **V. THE PROMISE**  

**Need met—**  

Purpose found,  

Steps ordered on holy ground.  

*When He’s the lens, the map, the key—*  

**All else aligns in harmony!**  

>*“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.”*  

>**—Psalm 37:4**

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### 🔥 **PRACTICAL "FIRST PLACE" ACTIONS**  

| **Area**        | **Putting God First**                      | **Scripture**               |  

|-----------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|  

| **Time**        | *Morning prayer before screens*           | Psalm 5:3                   |  

| **Finances**    | *Tithe first, then budget*                | Malachi 3:10                |  

| **Decisions**   | *Scripture > opinions*                    | Psalm 119:105               |  

| **Relationships**| *God-honoring boundaries*                 | Amos 3:3                    |  

| **Crisis**      | *Worship before worry*                    | Acts 16:25–26               |  

| **Success**     | *Give God glory before credit*            | Daniel 2:28–30              |  

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### ✨ **WHEN PRIORITIES COLLIDE**  

- **Distraction whispers**: *“Handle this now—pray later.”*  

  → **Answer**: *“One thing is needed”* (Luke 10:42).  

- **Fear shouts**: *“Secure your future first!”*  

  → **Answer**: *“Your Father knows what you need”* (Matthew 6:32).  

- **Pride insists**: *“You earned this—enjoy it!”*  

  → **Answer**: *“Remember the Lord your God—it is He who gives you power”* (Deuteronomy 8:18).  

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### 🙏 **A DAILY DEDICATION PRAYER**  

> *“Yahweh—my First and Last—  

> Today I dethrone every idol:  

> — My ego’s demands,  

> — My timelines,  

> — My treasures.  

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> Sit supreme in my:  

> **HEART** (as my greatest love),  

> **MIND** (as my truest wisdom),  

> **SCHEDULE** (as my non-negotiable).  

>  

> When I drift, reel me back.  

> When I cling, loosen my grip.  

> Let my life declare:  

> **‘GOD ALONE IS WORTHY OF FIRST PLACE!’**  

> In Jesus’ name—  

> The One who put me first on the cross—  

> Amen.”*  

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### 🌿 **GOD’S OATH TO THOSE WHO PRIORITIZE HIM**  

> *“I will honor those who honor Me.”*  

> **—1 Samuel 2:30**  

> *“No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.”*  

> **—Psalm 84:11**  

> *“I will make you the head, not the tail.”*  

> **—Deuteronomy 28:13**  

**You are choosing the unshakeable.**  

When God is first, *nothing* is lost—**everything** is gained.  

His order is your peace. 👑