Day 2 — Who's Really in Charge?

Read: Matthew 6:25–34 (NLT)

Key Verse: Matthew 6:33

Sometimes we treat putting God first like completing a daily checklist.

Pray? Check.

Read my Bible? Check.

Spend a few minutes with God? Check.

And then we go about the rest of our day making decisions without considering His direction.

But here's something we learned Sunday:

God is not simply first on the list. He is Lord over the entire list.

That means our relationship with Him should influence how we work, manage money, treat our families, and respond to difficult situations.

Putting God first doesn't mean neglecting our responsibilities. It means allowing God's Word to guide how we handle them.

Reflect: Do my daily decisions demonstrate that God is Lord over my life, or do I only acknowledge Him during religious activities?

Put It Into Practice: Before making an important decision today, stop and ask: "Does this choice reflect God's Word and His character?"

Prayer: Lord, I don't want to simply acknowledge You during certain parts of my day. Help me honor You through my decisions, responsibilities, and relationships. In Jesus' name, amen.