Dear children,
I know the joy of instant gratification is everywhere around us. Heck, I am writing this on a mobile device that epitomizes this point. There is also delayed gratification that a lot of people rave about. However, delayed gratification is only as good as the reason why we are delaying such gratification in the first place.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33 NIV
https://www.bible.com/111/mat.6.33.niv
If you seek His kingdom first, you are going to have to make choices on what you are going to put first in your life. The temptations of instant gratification may lead you away from God’s immediate will for your life. Wrong delayed gratification, no matter how great the outcome may be by worldly standards, will also lead you away from God’s purpose in your life.
So, make careful Godly decisions about your life. His Kingdom comes first. Always. God has never failed Mommy and Daddy. Don’t let the trappings of the world pull you away from the best that God has for your life. Frame, power, riches all come and go like the weeds that were growing in our yard. God’s purpose for you, however, is eternal and unique to who He has called you to be.
Keep your hearts close to Jesus. He will guide you in all your ways so that you fulfill your God-given eternal purpose to make Jesus known to others and to serve His people.
Destination Set, Route Unknown 