seek first His kingdom

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 NIV

This verse was given to me by my sister on my birthday a couple of years after I started working. She gave me a copy of Oswald Chamber's "My Utmost for His Highest" and scribbled the verse on the inlay.
I had become a workaholic. I worshipped my work. My work brought me tremendous satisfaction and achievement. I was beginning to spend all my time at work and neglecting time with my family. I still served as a sunday school teacher but sometimes it felt like I was serving more out of habit and obligation.
This was her way of reminding me to get back on track and seek God's kingdom first. God's way of getting my attention is recounted in "In all things God works for good..." It worked.
Over the years, I have discovered God's word is true. When I seek God's kingdom first even at my place of work, all these things were given to be as well - promotion, recognition, reputation, renumeration. Best of all, God gave eternal blessings which will last beyond this life. The salvation of friends who will spend eternity with God.