Why Is It So Hard to Put God First?

Walk Boldly With Jesus · Jun 15, 2026 · 12m

Putting God First Is Hard Sometimes

Matthew 6:33 “But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

“Strive first for the kingdom of God.” This sounds easier than it is. Of course we want the kingdom of God. Of course we want to go to heaven. Yet there are so many distractions competing for our attention every day.

When I was younger, if you had a favorite TV show, you had to wait a whole week between episodes. Now you can watch an entire season in a day. Between streaming services, social media, games on our phones, and endless…