10/09/2026
📖 Genesis 1:1–2a
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep.”
Let’s be real. Most of us say “God first,” but sometimes we live like “me first.” We put our career, relationships, money, plans, and dreams first, and God becomes someone we turn to only when we have time.
But Genesis 1:1 reminds us of something important: “In the beginning, God...”
He was not second. He was first.
Colossians 1:16 tells us that everything was created through Him and for Him. This means our lives were not created just for ourselves. Real purpose begins when we understand that our lives belong to the One who created us.
Maybe right now, your life feels like Genesis 1:2. It feels empty, dark, confusing, or chaotic. You may be confused about your future. Your family may be going through difficulties. You may feel pressured at school. You may be worried about your finances or what will happen next.
But sometimes, the answer is not to fix everything first. The answer is simply to put Him first.
Matthew 6:33 says, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.”
Before you make a decision about your future, Him first.
Before you worry, Him first.
Before you make plans, Him first.
Before you chase what you want, Him first.
When we put God first, we allow Him to bring order even to the areas of our lives that feel chaotic.
And remember, God is not only the One who Started your story. He is also the One who will Sustain you until the end. Revelation 22:13 calls Him the Alpha and the Omega, He is the Beginning and the End. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that the God who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion.
So today, let’s choose to give God the first place. First place in our hearts, in our hopes, in our plans, in our finances, and in everything.
Because when HIM FIRST, everything else can fall into its proper place.
