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for Many h Luna the person of God, we’ll be more willing to receive what that person has to offer. That is the meaning behind the following advice Jesus gave us: “Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Of course, God wants us to prosper in all things and to have every need supplied, but it will only be as a direct result of our intimacy with him. opinion. I love the time we spend together and I enjoy everything she gives me as a logical outgrowth of our intimate relationship. Obviously, that is totally different than seeking her only for self-centered purposes, for what she can provide for me. God expects you to seek and love him, beyond anything he can ever give you! I love my wife. I believe in her; I seek her; I spoil her; I give her my attention and listen to her advice. I obey her instructions, because I respect her To obey our Father’s instructions, we need to follow his instruction manual— his Word—which reveals everything we need to know and do. The gospel is Living by and for Faith Solutions • 23