“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

Dear Jesus, I pursue many things. And truth be told my happiness often rises or falls based on whether I get what I want while pursuing them. But you clear the air for me. You tell me to pursue the peaceful righteousness of your spiritual kingdom, to focus on the intangible grace that changes me from the inside out, to be all about the inner life instead of the outer one. I hear your promise to give me what I need to take care of my needs while I pursue the gospel for others and me. Help me to believe your promise so much that I give up my earthly worry in exchange for heavenly concerns. Amen.

It’s not what we accumulate that makes us rich. It’s the blessing we learn to appreciate.