L. C. FOX-SMITH - 09/05/25: I’ve been reflecting on Matthew 6:25-34 today, especially ‘But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.’
I've been thinking lately how lucky I am to have so much time at home with my family. I know that one of the most important things I can do in life is give the kids my full attention while Rachael is at university. Above all, though, I’m doing my best to put God first. Reading the Bible daily, writing about it and learning through Bible studies. I feel I’m falling short on prayer time, and need to make more time for focused prayer. But I’ve also been thinking that I should up my game with our business and charity, spend more time growing them, produce more books and resources, post more videos and connect with more causes.
I don't want my business to take over my life, though. In the past I was obsessed with it and put it before everything and everyone. I don’t want to be led down the wrong path again. BUT, I know I have to work more to earn and provide for my family.
I realise that it doesn’t have to be one thing or the other. I can be a better father and work hard to be a better provider while still putting God first. The worries Jesus acknowledged in the passage are still true today, but He is urging us to approach how we deal with those worries and anxieties differently. It’s exactly what I needed to hear.
The passage has shown me that I need a solid foundation to structure my life upon. It makes me think of the hymn, ‘Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor’, especially the line ‘I will hold fast to the anchor; it shall never be removed.’ I need to trust in the Lord, stay grounded in Him, and put Him first in everything I do. I’ve got to include Him in every part of my life - my family, the business and the charity. If I can build on His foundation and not my own, then I won’t be defined by my output, success or results. I’ll be defined by who I become in Christ. That’s who I want to be.