Making God Your #1 Why Nothing Else Comes Close

In a world filled with distractions, pressures, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy for faith to quietly slip to the bottom of our priorities. We don’t mean to push God aside, but between work, school, relationships, social media, and entertainment, we often leave Him with our leftovers. But here’s the truth: Nothing else in life works right unless God comes first. Jesus didn’t say, “Fit me in when you have time.” He said,

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)

That’s not just spiritual advice, it’s a promise. When you put God first, everything else falls into place.

Why Prioritizing God Changes Everything

1. It grounds your identity.
The world tells you that you are what you do, how you look, or what others think. But when God comes first, you remember who you truly are: a beloved child of the Father.

2. It guides your choices.
When God is at the center, you make decisions based on truth, not pressure or emotion. You ask: “What would please God?” and that’s a game changer.

3. It strengthens your relationships.
When you love God first, you love others better. Real love flows from the source of love Himself.

4. It brings peace.
Even when life is chaotic, putting God first brings clarity and calm. You’re reminded that you’re not alone and you’re not in control, He is.

5. It gives your life purpose.

You weren’t made for popularity or possessions. You were made for heaven. Keeping God first keeps your eyes on the real prize.

How to Start Making God a Priority

• Begin your day with Him. Even just 5 minutes of prayer or Scripture reading in the morning sets the tone for everything else.

• Go to Mass. Make Sunday sacred again. It's not just an obligation, it's a lifeline.

• Speak to Him throughout the day. Talk to Him in your heart during tough moments, decisions, or joys.

• Cut out distractions. Is something pulling you away from God, social media, toxic habits, bad influences? Start letting go.

• Put God in your calendar. Schedule time for prayer, reflection, or even service. If you schedule everything else, why not the most important Person?
   
  

Final Thought

The happiest, strongest, most peaceful people aren’t the ones who have it all figured out - they’re the ones who’ve surrendered it all to God.

They’ve said: “God, You go first. I’ll follow.”

Today, make that your prayer. Put God at the top, not just on Sunday, but every day. Because when God is first, everything else finds its place.