I Wish I Would’ve Put God First | Herbert Cooper - Audio

I Wish I Would’ve Put God First Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you. (NIV) Matthew 6:32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. (ESV) 3 Truths I Wish I Would’ve Known About Putting God First 1. I wish I would’ve known that everything is more spiritual than I realize Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (NIV) 1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 10:3–4 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. (NIV) 2. I wish I would’ve known that it would be my best year ever if it was my best year spiritually 1. Faithfully pray and read God’s Word A. Give God the first 15 minutes B. Attend 21 days of prayer now and in August 2. Worship in God’s house faithfully Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. (NIV) Psalm 69:9 Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me. (NLT) 3. Give your life away by serving others faithfully A. Complete Growth Track B. Serve on the Dream Team 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (NIV) 4. Grow closer to God and others by attending a small group faithfully For One Year Run The Spiritual Play 1. Faithfully pray and read God’s Word 2. Worship in God’s house faithfully 3. Give your life away by serving others faithfully 4. Grow closer to God and others by attending a small group faithfully 3. I wish I would’ve gone all in with Jesus sooner Luke 9:61-62 Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.” 62 But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” (NLT) Luke 9:62 Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.” (The Message)