--- title: "The Tree Church — Lancaster & Logan, Ohio" url: https://thetree.church/blog/tag/priority description: "The Tree Church — Lancaster & Logan, Ohio. Experience the life-changing presence of a loving God. Sundays 9:00 & 11:00am." lang: en --- 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ 721 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130✦ Main Service: Sunday 9 & 11am✦ Movement Youth Sunday 5:30pm✦ Lancaster & Logan, Ohio✦ All posts (https://thetree.church/blog) Tag # Priority. Take 20 ## No Other Gods Before Me July 6th, 2026 God didn’t give the first commandment because He’s insecure—He gave it because He loves us. When we place other gods before Him, we’re reaching for things that cannot satisfy. Consider what has crept onto the throne of your heart. Is it your career, your children’s success, financial security, or social approval? These aren’t inherently bad, but when they take God’s place, they become powerless idols. God delivered Israel from slavery and speaks this command from a mountain ablaze with His glory, yet He knows our tendency to wander. Today, ask yourself: What receives my first thoughts, my best energy, my ultimate trust? The God who delivered you deserves first place. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/07/06/no-other-gods-before-me Take 20 · June 8th, 2026 ### Giving God First Place Abel's offering revealed what was in his heart—God held first place. Cain's offering exposed divided loyalty. The difference wasn't in the gift itself but in the giver's heart. God doesn't want leftovers; He desires priority. When we give God our firstfruits—our best time, resources, and attention—we declare His worthiness. Today, examine your calendar, bank account, and thought life. Where does God actually rank? He doesn't demand first place to control you, but to protect you. When God is first, everything else finds its proper order. Sin crouches at the door of misplaced priorities. What area of your life needs reordering today? https://thetree.church/blog/2026/06/08/giving-god-first-place Take 20 · February 24th, 2026 ### The Antidote to Anxiety Jesus doesn’t shame anxiety—He redirects it. Worry reveals where we believe provision ultimately comes from. The antidote isn’t ignoring responsibility, but reordering priority. When God’s kingdom comes first, anxiety loses its power. Seeking the kingdom first is a declaration: God, I trust You more than my ability to provide for myself. This trust reshapes how we handle money, generosity, and future planning. Anxiety fades when we remember we are cared-for children, not self-sufficient providers. https://thetree.church/blog/2026/02/24/the-antidote-to-anxiety Take 20 · January 13th, 2026 ### The Heart Behind the Gift Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Genesis 4:1–7Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what y... https://thetree.church/blog/2026/01/13/the-heart-behind-the-gift Tree Church Everyday · September 24th, 2025 ### A Robust Fear of The Lord Around the age of 65, I became enamored with the bracket of influencers on social media telling me what fashions would date me, what creams would plump me, and what nutrients would intercept dementia. My algorithms fed me the positives of aging. I exercised, ate fresh fruits and vegetables, did all sorts of brain games and got lots of fresh air and good sleep, and kept my wardrobe on trend. Aging... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/09/24/a-robust-fear-of-the-lord Take 20 · September 11th, 2025 ### Seeking First the Kingdom Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 6:25–34Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/09/11/seeking-first-the-kingdom Take 20 · April 4th, 2025 ### Living for Eternity Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Colossians 3Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what yo... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/04/04/living-for-eternity Take 20 · April 2nd, 2025 ### Investing in God's Kingdom Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Matthew 6Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you h... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/04/02/investing-in-god-s-kingdom Take 20 · March 7th, 2025 ### Jesus Over Everything Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Colossians 1:15-18, Matthew 6:33Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be atten... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/03/07/jesus-over-everything Take 20 · February 4th, 2025 ### The Heart of Giving Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Genesis 4:1-16, 14:17-24. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive t... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/02/04/the-heart-of-giving Take 20 · February 3rd, 2025 ### Generosity Begins With Priority Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Luke 12:1-48. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what yo... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/02/03/generosity-begins-with-priority Take 20 · January 27th, 2025 ### Releasing the Past, Embracing God's Future Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Philippians 3. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what y... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/01/27/releasing-the-past-embracing-god-s-future Take 20 · January 21st, 2025 ### Choosing the Better Portion Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Luke 10. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you h... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/01/21/choosing-the-better-portion Take 20 · January 20th, 2025 ### Prioritizing God's Presence Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Psalm 90. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you hi... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/01/20/prioritizing-god-s-presence Take 20 · January 10th, 2025 ### Trusting God with Everything Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Matthew 6:25-34 and Philippians 4. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be atte... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/01/10/trusting-god-with-everything Take 20 · January 8th, 2025 ### Storing Treasures in Heaven Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Matthew 6:19-20 and Matthew 13. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attenti... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/01/08/storing-treasures-in-heaven Take 20 · January 6th, 2025 ### No Other God's Before Me Open by taking 2-3 minutes to pray and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Read Exodus 20. Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you h... https://thetree.church/blog/2025/01/06/no-other-god-s-before-me