Putting God First

Now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?

Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (NIV)

I found this verse yesterday and saved it for today, because it's a good reminder that Jesus didn't just start preaching new things. When he was asked what the greatest commandmant was, he referred back to the verse above. One of the difficulties we face in today's world is the number of religions. So many of the things we hear sound like good ideas. Who's right? More importantly, who sounds right, but isn't?

When someone talks to me about theology, I try and reference the Bible when I can. I have a horrible time remembering chapter and verse however. So this blog is my attempt to get better at that. It started as a series of verses every day for a youth. In looking up daily verses, I've gotten a lot out of what other people had to say, so I decided to make mine public as well. Hopefully they will have value. I don't have all the answers, but you are welcome to my research. :)

Today's verse is a reminder that we are supposed to turn to god first. This is something I have had difficulty doing in the past. I always put my family first. It seemed like the right priority. What I've learned however, is that putting God first doesn't mean I have to take anything away from my family. Putting him first has helped me when I am frustrated or being lazy. God kicks me in the butt and helps me to be a better father. My kids don't lose out, and neither do I.

So try putting God first. You may find that you have more time for the things you want to do instead of less.