Day 1 — Does God Have All of Me?

God First

Theme: Loving God with everything we are.

Primary Scripture: Mark 12:28–34 (NLT)

Central Truth: God first is not about giving God a place in your life. It's about surrendering your life to Him.

This week's devotional continues Sunday's teaching, God First. The goal isn't to introduce six new lessons. It's to help us understand, remember, and practice what Jesus taught about loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Each day includes Scripture, a short devotional, a question for personal reflection, a practical action, and a prayer.

Read: Mark 12:29–30 (NLT)

"And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength." — Mark 12:30 (NLT)

Yesterday, we learned that God doesn't want occasional access to our lives. He calls us to wholehearted love.

Think about that for a moment.

It's possible to attend church, pray, read Scripture, and still hold certain areas of our lives back from God.

We might trust Him with our finances but refuse to trust Him with our relationships. We might worship Him on Sunday but ignore His direction on Monday.

Jesus didn't say to love God with whatever we have left. He said to love Him with all that we are.

That doesn't mean we'll always get everything right. But it does mean we must be willing to let God work in every area of our lives.

Reflect: What area of my life have I been keeping under my own control?

Put It Into Practice: Identify one area you've been reluctant to surrender. Write it down and spend time honestly talking with God about it.

Prayer: Father, help me recognize the areas of my life I've been holding back. Teach me to love You with my whole being and trust You enough to surrender what I've been trying to control. In Jesus' name, amen.