When life feels overwhelming, we often wonder where to place our energy, attention, and trust. The Bible makes it clear: true peace, strength, and direction come when we put God first. He doesn’t demand this to limit us, but to bless us. When we center our lives on Him, everything else finds its proper place. Here are nine powerful verses to remind us to put God first—and the hope they bring.
1. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Jesus gently reminds us that worry fades when God is first. He knows our needs and promises provision when we seek Him above all else.
2. Exodus 20:3
“You shall have no other gods before me.”
This command is an invitation to freedom. Idols—whether money, status, or fear—only enslave us. God alone deserves first place, and in Him we find true rest.
3. Proverbs 3:6
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Putting God first isn’t just about Sundays; it’s about daily steps. When we acknowledge Him in decisions both big and small, He guides us with clarity and grace.
4. Colossians 3:17
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Every action becomes sacred when done for Christ. Putting God first transforms the ordinary into worship.
5. Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
When we place God above all else, He reshapes our desires to align with His goodness. Joy flows not from chasing things but from resting in Him.
6. Deuteronomy 6:5
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”
Loving God with our whole being is the foundation of faith. He calls us to wholehearted devotion—not half-hearted commitment.
7. Luke 10:27
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
When we put God first, love naturally flows outward to others. His love fills us so we can share it abundantly.
8. Joshua 24:15
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Putting God first is a choice we make daily. Like Joshua, we can declare that our homes and hearts belong to the Lord.
9. Romans 12:1
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”
God isn’t asking for part of us—He longs for all of us. When we surrender, our whole life becomes worship.
Putting God first doesn’t mean life will be without struggles. But it does mean we will never walk alone. When God takes the highest place, peace flows, purpose grows, and our hearts are anchored in His love.
Friend, today is another chance to realign your heart. Whatever distractions or worries are pressing in, lay them at the feet of Jesus. Choose to put Him first, and watch how He carries you with strength and grace.