25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear … 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:25, 33-34 NIV
Great leadership means setting priorities that line up with God’s reality. In other words, your priorities must be aligned with what is really important in life.
God-centered leadership—kingdom-seeking priorities—will help those under your care to trust that your first concern is not for yourself, but for serving God—your first concern is to seek the kingdom of God. On the other hand, if you focus on your own priorities, such as work, sports, or recreation, you become, as Jesus says, like the world around you. Seeking your priorities first will not build trust in your leadership and decision making. Do not let the worries of day-to-day life crowd out seeking Christ and his righteousness for you and your family.
Look to Christ to rightly orient what your priorities should be. This week look carefully at this passage in Matthew 6. Where does your mind spend most of its time? Are God’s priorities first? Or are you consumed with getting that buck or worrying about bills or wishing your wife was more sympathetic to your desires? Is God really first? Your leadership is defined by how you answer that question.
