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Focus On The Big Rock

You may have seen the object lesson where a person tries to get different piles of rocks, pebbles, and sand into a glass jar. The key is to start by placing the biggest rocks first, moving down in size accordingly while allowing the fine-sized pebbles and sand to fill in the gaps between the larger ones. A person who places all the smaller pebbles and sand in first will find it impossible to fit the large rocks in at the end.

The point of the analogy is to recognize the importance of making priorities in your life – the big rocks represent the most critical priorities you should always put ahead of the things with lesser urgency or importance. Because when you put other priorities ahead of God, you may find it difficult or impossible to fit everything into your life.

Have you ever wrestled with these priority-based scenarios?

I will start to attend Sunday services when work slows down.

I will give more to the church when I make more money.

I will serve more in the church when I am less busy with my kids.

I will pray more to God when I have the time.

Being part of a church, serving others, praying regularly, and giving generously of your money and time are big rock priorities that directly affect your contentment. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about prayer, stewardship, and provisions. Jesus encourages the disciples to prioritize God as the biggest ROCK and to trust their Heavenly Father to be their provider. In the same way, Jesus is encouraging you to trust your Heavenly Father for the things you need. He promises you will be content when you prioritize God and learn to trust His provision.

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By: James Fam