"Seek the kingdom of God above all else and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need."
Matthew 6:33

The words in bold grabbed my attention as I read the cover of my devotional material because it tells me that I have to do things right. My lifestyle has to be right, true and authentic. I can certainly think of some things that I need to change and control!

And as I think of these, it certainly does feel like there's restrictions. It won't be easy kicking off old and bad habits. Like suffocating. Okay. That's exaggeration. But it feels like there's a barrier, obstacle or stoppage. Especially knowing that I'm not in control. But I'm relying on God's strength and praying for help and dependence on Him. And I chance upon this statement:

On our journey of faith, there are times when the “freedom” of sin that we left behind is more appealing than the restrictions of faith that lie ahead. We must trust the protective boundaries found in God’s Word as the only way to get to the place of ultimate freedom.

Amen.