With all the access to social media forums now, TikTok is my favorite. I discredit none of the others, but because I enjoy the inspiration, comedy, and educational ideals more so than the others. I remember moments when I felt overwhelmed; I could count on my TiTok Christian family to encourage and uplift my spirit in the Lord. Moments when I needed a good laugh or ideas about a specific project I was working on.
In contrast, as exciting as this platform is, some trends promote more self-sufficiency. There are constant reminders of self-love, believing in yourself, and trusting your intuition; only you can make your dreams happen, etc. Self-centeredness is the marketing focus. And on the throne, there is this false sense to impress others with a fantasy life, sometimes far from reality. The mindset is to be more self-absorb and promote our agenda of success. Nothing is wrong with being ambitious and self-confident, but we can’t govern our lives as if we control every outcome.
With this in mind, I believe I read or heard this saying, “Everything in life calls for balance.” We need balance in our understanding, perspective, belief, and inspiration. When we make our entire existence about self-sufficiency, where is the room for inclusion, such as love, friendship, and the desire to care for someone else? Or better yet, where is the space for God? We need balance. Forming and maintaining balance can come from somewhere other than us because we need more knowledge, understanding, and resources. Our effective navigation of life comes from the help of the Lord, not our own. Without the Lord sailing the ship in our lives when we experience severe weather conditions, high tides, and waves in life, eventually, we exhaust all of our resources, time, energy, and aspirations.
Today, I want to shift your worldview to this revelation in the word of God.
(Matthew 6:33) “But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Here’s the revelation: we live in a world that drives hard to seek more material treasures/things by using our gifts, talents, and knowledge to gain. Again, we are to have this type of pursuit. However, just like a vehicle, we will run out of gas within our strength. Matthew 6:33 reminds us that when God is our primary, essential, and first priority, the pursuit of success will have continual resilience. Having our lives align with what God deemed righteous is the road to fulfilling our hearts’ needs and desires. Remember, “First thing First.”