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First Things First
Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done. He knows all your thoughts and your reasons for doing things, and so if you turn to him, he will hear your prayers. But if you ignore him, he will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:9 (CEV)
The leaders assembled. The beloved, old king presided on his throne, but it was clear King David didn’t have much longer to live. He spoke to the people, then turned to his son. What instructions would he leave on how to run a country?
“Solomon, my son, worship God and obey him with all your heart and mind, just as I have done.”
King David had established a nation’s security and prosperity. He had conquered enemy after enemy. He had enjoyed success on all sides. And his advice to his son was to worship God—exactly what David had done. He loved and served the Lord faithfully. He worshiped God with his whole body and whole heart, completely unconcerned about what others thought.
To give honor to someone else is unusual for kings. And today, when it has become the norm for people to feel like we are the kings of our own lives, it sounds crazy. We are told that the secrets to success are wrapped up in self, leading us to become self-absorbed and selfish. But David tells us to recognize God for who he is… and give him all our worship.
If you do that, David says God will hear your prayers. And if the King of the Universe hears you, he will answer you and be with you always!
SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING
Worship is having complete devotion to God. How can you devote yourself to him this week? Jot down some ideas in a journal or on some paper. Then ask God to help you completely devote yourself to him this week!
INSPIRATION
“Christian worship is the most momentous, most urgent, most glorious action that can take place in human life.”
—Karl Barth, Swiss theologian and a leader of the Confessing Church in Germany which opposed Nazism
KEEP IT GOING
Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.
Joshua 24:20
Psalm 40:16
Matthew 22:36-37
John 4:23-24
About this Plan
In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for teens, you'll explore how leaders in the Old Testament faced fear, shame, and tough choices but chose to follow God anyway. Each day invites you to reflect on God's grace, truth, and strength so you can live boldly, honestly, and unashamed in your faith.
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