Biblical Answer

Prioritizing what's truly important in life is a crucial aspect of living a life that reflects Christian values and teachings. As Ravi Zacharias notes, we need to intentionally become directed persons rather than driven persons. This means examining our priorities, identifying areas of inefficiency, and making intentional decisions about what we will and will not prioritize. By doing so, we can ensure that our lives are focused on what is truly important, rather than getting bogged down in the busyness of everyday life.

In order to prioritize what's truly important, we need to give priority to our relationship with God. This means making time for gathered worship, daily reading of the Scriptures, and teaching our children about God's love and character. By doing so, we can maintain a position of openness to God and allow Him to direct our priorities. As the Bible teaches, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matthew 6:33). This means that our relationship with God should be the foundation upon which we build our lives.

Ultimately, prioritizing what's truly important in life is about recognizing that God is the ultimate reality and the source of all that is. As the Bible teaches, "For from him and through him and for him are all things" (Romans 11:36). This means that everything we do and every decision we make should be guided by our relationship with God. By recognizing God's sovereignty and importance in our lives, we can prioritize what's truly important and live a life that reflects Christian values and teachings. As Ravi Zacharias notes, "If it's important to you, then it's important to God. Because you are important to God." This should be our guiding principle as we navigate the complexities of life and make decisions about what to prioritize.