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How is your day going today? Do you ever feel …
- frustrated that you feel like you’re spinning in circles?
- flurried by the list of things you need to do that aren’t getting done?
- overwhelmed by the demands on you and your day?
Maybe the joy isn’t there because of all you need to do and you’re feeling like it’s all too much!
We must learn to prioritize the people and the events in our life. Place in order. Years ago I owned a Priority planner, a book, but we must realize, it’s not a thing – it’s me!!
We must schedule our priorities!
Do you prioritize your day and write down what needs to be done? What might that look like?
- God’s Word and prayer – Matthew 6:33 Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Everything else will fall in line when we seek Him first.
Corrie Ten Boom said, ” “Is Prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” Prayer should guide you and help you know where to go – where to turn.
Prioritizing my day starts with just giving my day to God.
Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Ps. 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Satan is more afraid of your prayers than your work. He may distract us from our work. Stop and pray and get your priorities in God’s order.
2. Prioritize people – People are more important than things! How should we prioritize the people in our lives?
- Husband – Ask your husband how you can serve him today. You are his helpmeet! You can do for him what no one else can do.
Elizabeth George suggests that we have a word ready to say when your husband asks you to something for him or with him. My word is SURE! What will your word be? Have it ready when he needs you to do a task, or asks to spend time with him. - Children – They are the next priority, but remember your husband comes first!
“The point at which many marriages jump the track is overinvesting in children and under-investing in the marriage. Howard and Charlotte Clinebell –
Make your husband your priority. He wants to attend a couple’s retreat the same weekend as the school activity – He comes first.
Children may cry and want you to stay home. We used to tell our girls, “We’re going away to make a better home for you.” There is is such security for a child knowing their parents love one another and are going to stick together!
You give your children your time and attention by pouring into their lives. Teach and instruct them. Love them. Nurture them. - People and ministries outside your home are third.. Seasons decide what you can participate in. In the fall and winter of your life, you’ll have time to involved in other things. Be home for your family first!!!
3. Prioritize things at home. Write down things that need to be accomplished –
A goal without a plan is just a wish. Write down what you need to do and when you need to have it completed.
- Laundry
- Sheets changed
- Bathrooms cleaned
- Kitchen cleaned
- Seasonal cleanings – curtains, shampoo carpets, wash windows,
- Declutter – Make a goal – Remove a bag a day from a different room. Take to Goodwill or donation place
- Write down obligations – emails to be sent, responsibilities, appointments and events
- Prepare anything you can the night before – Clothes, breakfast, lunches, back packs, Bibles on Sunday – etc. Thaw meat, prep salad
John 17:4 – I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
We don’t see Jesus frantic and in a flurry. He went about doing His Father’s business. We can do the same if we have priorities that God ordains.
Make plans, but allow God to change them at any time.
If you prioritize with God’s direction, you will get done exactly what needs to be completed without feeling frustrated and overwhelmed!
Prioritize your day and be refreshed!
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