It’s a Long Walk
As teenagers in the world today, there can be a lot of things clouding our minds, not allowing us to make time for the one that really matters. I am sure that this is something that you have heard a thousand times before, but if so, how come it is still an issue in your life? Now, don’t get me wrong, time management is not an easy skill to master. Notice how I used the word skill instead of another word; this is because, just like any other skill that one may acquire, one must nurture and grow said skill in order to master it. Mastering time management is one of the most beneficial things one can do in their life, due to the fact that it makes one’s life so much simpler and easier to manage.
Picture this: imagine you are in law school, studying to go into big law, however, on the side, you are also in medical school, training to become a doctor. If you thought the situation couldn’t get more stressful, you are also a parent of 3 children and still have to pay undergraduate school loans! This is just an example of something that heavily requires time management in order for everything to get done. Imagine that this individual did not have time management in their life; how stressful and hard it would be! In the same way, as teenagers, having to balance school life, home life, and most importantly, spiritual life, can get convoluted and stressful. However, placing activities based on weight and measuring which ones hold the highest priority in your life, can help alleviate said stress and allow you to rank and prioritize what is important in your life. I hope you can see where I am going with this.
Matthew 6:33 addresses this issue very plainly and concisely, however, the message is very dense. It reads, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” God assures us that if we seek first His kingdom, so many things will be added to us, allowing us to walk in the spirit even more faithfully and abundantly than before. Therefore, let us seek first His kingdom, no matter how hard it may be. It is a necessity; just as you would prioritize homework that needs to get done, you must learn to prioritize God even more! If you have to download reminder apps, do it! If you have to put a large sticky note on your forehead to remind you to pray in the morning, do it! By all means necessary, my friend, put God first. It will be well worth it in the end.
