Jentezen Franklin Inspired Daily Prayer | November 14, 2026

It is easy for God to get the leftovers of our day. We check our phones before we pray. We fill our evenings with screens and wonder why we feel spiritually dry. We tell ourselves we will spend time with God when things calm down, but life never seems to calm down.

This Jentezen Franklin inspired daily prayer for November 14, 2026 invites you to put God first today. Not as one more item on your list, but as the One who orders everything else. Sometimes that means saying no to a small distraction so you can say yes to Him.

When God is first, everything else finds its proper place.

Today’s Scripture

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Matthew 6:33, KJV

Jesus spoke these words in the Sermon on the Mount, right after telling His followers not to worry about food, drink, or clothing. He pointed to the birds and the flowers. God feeds them and clothes them. How much more will He care for His children?

The solution to worry, Jesus said, is not to try harder to control everything. It is to seek God’s kingdom first. That means caring most about God’s rule in our lives and doing what is right in His eyes. When we do that, He promises to take care of the things we need.

One practical way to seek God first is to give Him the first moments of the day, before the phone, the news, or the to-do list. Another is to fast from something small, like social media or a favorite show, to make room to pray.

A Prayer to Seek Him First

Lord, I confess that I often give You the leftovers. My first thoughts go to my phone, my worries, or my schedule. Forgive me for crowding You out of my life with things that do not matter as much as You.

Today, I choose to seek You first. Before I rush into my responsibilities, I want to sit with You. Speak to me through Your Word. Remind me that You are my King and that my life belongs to You.

Show me the distractions that are pulling my heart away from You. It may be my phone, entertainment, busyness, or even good things that have taken too much space. Give me the courage to set some of them aside so I can hear You more clearly.

I bring You the needs that worry me: provision, health, family, and the future. I trust Your promise that if I seek You first, You will take care of these things. Help me let go of control and rest in Your faithfulness.

Let my priorities today reflect what I value most. Let my choices, my words, and my time show that You come first in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray Through Your Day

Carry this prayer with you in three short moments today.

Morning: Lord, before I reach for my phone, I reach for You. You are first in my day and first in my heart.

Midday: Father, when distractions pull at me this afternoon, help me turn back to You. Let my short prayers keep You first.

Evening: Lord, thank You for meeting me today. As I rest, I trust You to add everything I need as I keep seeking You.

One Small Step Today

Choose one small distraction to fast from today, such as checking social media, watching a show, or scrolling the news. Each time you feel the urge, pause and pray a short prayer instead, for example, “Lord, You are first.” Tonight, reflect on how the day felt.

Let’s Encourage One Another

What helps you put God first in your daily routine? Share one practice in the comments. Your example may help someone take a first step toward a more focused life.