Contributed by Adeline Ting • Oct 28, 2025
As I took the time to reflect on my life, I realised how more often than not, I have been inadvertently caught in the rat-race. A pointless pursuit of working hard, striving to achieve more, and worrying about whether I will have enough to provide for my family. At times, it became a chase for not just comfort and security, but also milestones, recognitions and success. Although some of the pursuit of earthly treasures gives a sense of fulfilment, their joy is temporal and never lasts. At the end of the day, I find myself consumed by the feeling that “it is not enough”, inevitably getting stuck in the rut, all over again!
A deep dive into these “treasures on earth” made me realise that they have taken me away from God. And so, the harder I work, the less I rely on God. I spent more time on earthly pursuits that they gradually became my priorities, with God taking a backseat. They become my excuses for not helping out or reaching out. At this point, I am confronted with the challenge to set my priorities right. The realisation is timely. I should be applying the same drive and tenacity I have, in laying up treasures in heaven. In short, I must intentionally invest and grow in faith, to love people, serve selflessly and share the gospel.
Ultimately, the call is to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). It is a call to re-examine and restructure my priorities, so that my time on earth is no longer about laying up treasures on earth, but treasures in heaven. As I choose to trust God and seek Him first, I must remember to give generously, and serve faithfully. Whatever money that He has blessed me with, I will use it to extend His Kingdom in love.
And so, I renewed my commitment today. I am reminded that money and wealth is not found in what I own but in who holds my life. While I have fallen short and, yes, so very guilty of laying up treasures on earth, I know it is never too late to recalibrate to the Kingdom Priorities. My heart’s treasure must be Christ Himself, for in Him, I find peace that endures, joy that satisfies, and provision that never runs out.