Put aside “me, me, me” and seek the kingdom of God. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33. Why, then, do we worry and fret? The answer is easy, and the solution depends upon us. He wanted these people to understand that God knows the needs of all of creation and will meet the needs of His people. Jesus had just told His listeners about how God cares for the birds of the air and how beautiful the lilies of the field are clothed. “Therefore take no thought, saying What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek ) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.” Matthew 6:31-32. If He says “No” then accept His answer and ask Him to show you a better way. God wants us to talk to Him and tell Him our hopes and dreams, but then we need to humble ourselves and submit to His will. When a Christian desires something that’s not within God’s will, unrest and unhappiness will result if you don’t accept God’s direction. If you’re seeking the kingdom of God, then talk to God. These things aren’t bad desires, but a Christian needs to look to God for guidance.
How about a brand new car with all the bells and whistles? Talk to a car salesman. Do you want a bigger house? Talk to a real estate agent.
When wrong desires come along, we usually know who to go to for advice…we know who will tell us what we want to hear. Many are ways to glorify us, but have nothing to do with glorifying God. It’s not wrong to want to better ourselves, but many of those hopes and dreams aren’t in God’s will. Hopes, dreams, wants and desires are all a part of being human.
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