FIRST THINGS FIRST: The heart needs to be in the right place
Our Father in heaven, Holy is your name (not mine)
Your Kingdom come (not mine)
Your Will be done (not mine)
On earth just like it is in heaven (I want this, help me to want it more)
-Matthew 6
They never rest day or night, saying:
“Holy Holy Holy is the Lord God, the All-Powerful,
Who was and who is, and who is still to come!”
And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the one who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders throw themselves to the ground before the one who sits on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever, and they offer their crowns before his throne, saying:
“You are worthy, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
since you created all things,
and because of your will they existed and were created!”
-Revelation 4
“If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
-Matthew 16
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 4
Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is Godʼs will for you in Christ Jesus.
-1 Thessalonians 5