Have you had your JOY JUICE today? ME FIRST…ever heard that?!
- in the classroom,
- at church,
- in my own home and
- various other places.
Whether it’s to play a game, line up at the water fountain or be served a snack, the tendency for children is to want to be first. Occasionally you’ll find a kind-hearted kid or one who is so shy that he doesn’t know how to be assertive; but most children,down deep in their hearts, really like being the first one to do something.
Grown-ups like being first, too!
Are we adults so different? How many of us get agitated when we have to stand in a long line at the grocery store? Ever been to a social gathering and watched the people line up to fix their plates? Why do people like to be at the front of the line? We just don’t like to wait!
Me first, God!
When God is answering prayers, we all want to be first on his list…right? We want our requests answered now…not tomorrow, or next week and certainly not next year or longer. Our impatience many times leads us to poor choices. We make impulsive decisions based on our lack of trust that God has a divine plan for us…and it’s so much better than you and I can imagine.
So let’s recall often the verse in Matthew 20:16 that says: "So the last will be first, and the first will be last."
For a JOYful outlook on life, please accept God’s timetable for answering your prayers. Putting God FIRST is the best path to genuine JOY in the Lord!
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