“Wisdom in Priorities”

Pastor Ben Johnson – April 13, 2025

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT) – So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Matthew 6:33 (NIV) – But, seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

God prioritizes PEOPLE who prioritize HIM.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT) – If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

Joshua 24:14a -15b (NLT) – So, fear the Lord and serve the Lord alone…But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.

Philippians 4:6-8 (NLT) – Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

A God-prioritized Life:

Don’t WORRY about ANYTHING.

PRAY about EVERYTHING.

Be GRATEFUL.

Stay FOCUSED.

Wisdom SEEKS God FIRST.