Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.
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Priority determines capacity
Psalm 18:31 NLT
For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock?
Psalm 63:1 NLT
O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 119:10 NIV
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
Proverbs 28:5 NLT
Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
Matthew 6:31 NLT
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’
Matthew 6:32 NLT
These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
Matthew 6:33 NIV
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.