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Setting Priorities: A Christian Perspective

As Christians, we are called to prioritize our daily choices in a way that honors God and reflects His values. The first step in setting priorities is to intentionally become directed persons rather than driven persons. This involves learning to focus on what is truly important and letting go of distractions. For the Christian, this means making time for Bible reading and prayer, as these practices are essential for spiritual growth and progress. In today's busy world, it can be tempting to add more to our already full schedules, but it's equally important to focus on what we're not going to do and build margin into our lives.

Examining for Inefficiency

When we're feeling overwhelmed, it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and lose sight of what's truly important. To avoid this, we need to examine our priorities and eliminate any activities that are not aligned with our values or goals. This may involve cutting back on non-essential tasks, learning to say "no" to commitments that don't align with our priorities, and focusing on what is truly important. As the Bible says, "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8). By prioritizing our time and energy around these values, we can live a life that is truly meaningful and fulfilling.

Starting at the Bottom and Cutting

In addition to examining our priorities and eliminating inefficiency, we also need to be intentional about starting at the bottom and cutting back on non-essential activities. This may involve simplifying our schedules, reducing our commitments, and learning to say "no" to things that don't align with our values. By doing so, we can create space in our lives for what is truly important and live a life that is more focused, more intentional, and more meaningful. As the Bible says, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you" (Matthew 6:33). By prioritizing our time and energy around God's values and goals, we can live a life that is truly blessed and fulfilling.