Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Seek First.
By Denielle Babb
August 12th, 2026
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
It was my senior year of high school; the night before a big test, and several assignments were due. I didn’t know how I would do it. How could I possibly study for a big test and finish all my homework in time? It felt hopeless. Maybe I should just give up, I thought.
It was late, and time for lights out was coming up fast. I was so frustrated. I had barely made a dent in the list of homework that needed to be done. Before going to bed, I prayed, “Lord, I feel so overwhelmed and I don’t know what I am going to do. If You are willing, please help me.”
The next morning, I got up early and had started my morning worship when a thought crept in. If I skip my morning worship, it will give me more time to work on my homework, and I can get a few more questions done before class. Then I was reminded of a Bible verse. “But seek you first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.”
As I thought about the verse, I prayed, Okay Lord, I choose to seek You first this morning, even if it means failure in my studies. Please help me to be content with whatever happens. Then, I pushed the negative thoughts out of my mind and continued with my morning worship.
As I walked into my class, I was not looking forward to the day ahead of me. My teacher started with announcements and prayer. Then it was time for the test and the turning in of our homework packets. I knew mine was far from finished, and as I sat there in dread for the next few minutes, my teacher said something I didn’t expect. There would be no test, and the due date for the packet would be extended. I couldn’t believe it! God had answered my prayer! But it didn’t end there. That day, God continued working things out in such a way that I was able to finish many of the assignments I was worrying about.
As I look back at my experience in high school, I see many times where God came through for me—even when I didn’t deserve it. Some of those were actually quite simple and unimportant, but they were all ways in which God showed me that He cared. Throughout the year, God kept reminding me that when I continue to put Him first, no matter what, He will take care of everything else. All we have to do is ask, seek, and give it to Him.
Seek First.
By Denielle Babb
August 12th, 2026
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
It was my senior year of high school; the night before a big test, and several assignments were due. I didn’t know how I would do it. How could I possibly study for a big test and finish all my homework in time? It felt hopeless. Maybe I should just give up, I thought.
It was late, and time for lights out was coming up fast. I was so frustrated. I had barely made a dent in the list of homework that needed to be done. Before going to bed, I prayed, “Lord, I feel so overwhelmed and I don’t know what I am going to do. If You are willing, please help me.”
The next morning, I got up early and had started my morning worship when a thought crept in. If I skip my morning worship, it will give me more time to work on my homework, and I can get a few more questions done before class. Then I was reminded of a Bible verse. “But seek you first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.”
As I thought about the verse, I prayed, Okay Lord, I choose to seek You first this morning, even if it means failure in my studies. Please help me to be content with whatever happens. Then, I pushed the negative thoughts out of my mind and continued with my morning worship.
As I walked into my class, I was not looking forward to the day ahead of me. My teacher started with announcements and prayer. Then it was time for the test and the turning in of our homework packets. I knew mine was far from finished, and as I sat there in dread for the next few minutes, my teacher said something I didn’t expect. There would be no test, and the due date for the packet would be extended. I couldn’t believe it! God had answered my prayer! But it didn’t end there. That day, God continued working things out in such a way that I was able to finish many of the assignments I was worrying about.
As I look back at my experience in high school, I see many times where God came through for me—even when I didn’t deserve it. Some of those were actually quite simple and unimportant, but they were all ways in which God showed me that He cared. Throughout the year, God kept reminding me that when I continue to put Him first, no matter what, He will take care of everything else. All we have to do is ask, seek, and give it to Him.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Seek First.
By Denielle Babb
August 12th, 2026
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
It was my senior year of high school; the night before a big test, and several assignments were due. I didn’t know how I would do it. How could I possibly study for a big test and finish all my homework in time? It felt hopeless. Maybe I should just give up, I thought.
It was late, and time for lights out was coming up fast. I was so frustrated. I had barely made a dent in the list of homework that needed to be done. Before going to bed, I prayed, “Lord, I feel so overwhelmed and I don’t know what I am going to do. If You are willing, please help me.”
The next morning, I got up early and had started my morning worship when a thought crept in. If I skip my morning worship, it will give me more time to work on my homework, and I can get a few more questions done before class. Then I was reminded of a Bible verse. “But seek you first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.”
As I thought about the verse, I prayed, Okay Lord, I choose to seek You first this morning, even if it means failure in my studies. Please help me to be content with whatever happens. Then, I pushed the negative thoughts out of my mind and continued with my morning worship.
As I walked into my class, I was not looking forward to the day ahead of me. My teacher started with announcements and prayer. Then it was time for the test and the turning in of our homework packets. I knew mine was far from finished, and as I sat there in dread for the next few minutes, my teacher said something I didn’t expect. There would be no test, and the due date for the packet would be extended. I couldn’t believe it! God had answered my prayer! But it didn’t end there. That day, God continued working things out in such a way that I was able to finish many of the assignments I was worrying about.
As I look back at my experience in high school, I see many times where God came through for me—even when I didn’t deserve it. Some of those were actually quite simple and unimportant, but they were all ways in which God showed me that He cared. Throughout the year, God kept reminding me that when I continue to put Him first, no matter what, He will take care of everything else. All we have to do is ask, seek, and give it to Him.
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