Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I put God first.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: How can I put God first?
Read about It
Read: Deuteronomy 6:4–7
Professional athletes work hard to be 100 percent committed to their sport. They are careful to get up in the morning to exercise their body. They take great care in what they eat and drink, making sure to eat enough protein, vitamins, and minerals. They spend their days practicing drills, going over plays, and working to get better. If they fail to practice or do not train their body properly, they will likely not play well and could have to find a new profession.
An athlete’s level of commitment to the sport is similar to the level of commitment to God that the Bible says Christians should have. How we talk and what we do should always reflect a wholehearted commitment to God.
As you live for Him in every part of your life and love Him with all your heart, soul, and strength, He will help you and make sure that you have everything you need to live for Him!
Talk about It
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Question 1. How should we love God? Answer 1. We should love God with all our heart, all our soul, and all our strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)
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| Question 2. How should you commit yourself to God’s commands?
Answer 2. “You must commit yourselves wholeheartedly.” (Deuteronomy 6:6)
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| Question 3. How often should we talk about what God expects of us?
Answer 3. “When you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” (Deuteronomy 6:7)
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| Question 4. What is one thing you can do to help you live wholeheartedly for God?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. What is something in your life that may be keeping you from living wholeheartedly for God?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Father God, I believe that You alone are God. I want to love You with all my heart, all my soul, and all my strength. Help me to be fully committed to You in every part of my life. Amen.