pray for relationship with God – make Jesus our first priority, not our last resort

Message: May Jesus be our first priority, not our last resort. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and humility. In a world that often pulls our attention in numerous directions, help us to center our lives on You. We recognize the tendency to turn to You only when we are in trouble or when our plans seem to falter. Yet, we desire to make You our first priority, to seek Your guidance and wisdom every day. Lord, let us not view prayer as a last resort but as an essential part of our daily lives. Encourage us to start each day with You, seeking Your presence and Your will for our lives. May we walk in Your light, understanding that our strength comes from You alone. Help us to prioritize our relationship with You over the countless distractions that vie for our attention. When challenges arise, let us remember that You are our first option and not just a fallback. Teach us to trust in Your timing and Your plans, recognizing that Your thoughts are higher than ours. Lord, we pray for Your Holy Spirit to guide us in this journey. Fill us with a desire to know You more deeply, to study Your Word, and to worship with sincerity. Let us not only be hearers of the Word but doers, putting into practice the teachings of Christ in our everyday actions. As we align our priorities with Your will, may our lives reflect Your love and grace to those around us. Enable us to be steadfast in prayer and faithful in our commitment to You. Let us foster an unwavering faith that seeks You first in all circumstances. Strengthen our resolve to communicate with You continually, lifting our hopes, fears, and dreams before You. We long for a relationship with You that transforms our lives and draws others to Your light. Thank you that we can come to You without fear, knowing that You are always there, ready to listen and respond. May we find comfort in Your presence and assurance in Your promises. Let every moment of our lives be filled with the prayer of our hearts, declaring that You are our first priority. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.