first things first

God’s true disciples and friends refuse to pursue things simply because they are pleasant. They do not want anything which has only temporary value.

All their hopes and ambitions aim at the success which God gives, the success which will never pass away. They know that too much love for earthly things can draw them away from the only lasting joy and glory. So in all their daily activities, they keep an eye on God and His commandments.

Among all the wonders of heaven and earth, there is no one like God. His works are supremely good and His judgments are perfectly just and true. By God’s providence, the universe is ruled.

No tongue can describe the peace which God gives to those who sincerely want His Will above all else. Many never find this peace because they lack the trust and courage to live entirely on God’s way. They try to obey God’s law only in part. God loves the man who is honest enough to want first things first.

That’s what God made us for - God made us for the perfect life of Heaven. Whatever He sends us is sent with this goal in view.

Some things we can remedy and improve in our daily life, while other things are beyond our control.

After we have done our best, we should accept the results as God’s Will for us. Be it hard or easy, pleasant or unpleasant, agreeable or disagreeable, yet we can always be sure that God knows, wants and permits what is good for our souls.