Priorities

January is almost over. My schedule is picking up. I detest this time of year. Short dreary days don’t energize my solar-powered battery. I have commitments and don’t always feel like doing them—even those I enjoy. I decided not to worry about how I feel and do my best to get things done. This is the first year I’ve tried it. I stopped fighting with myself. I’m also working on developing priorities. I decide what’s important and don’t let minor things on my list bother me if they aren’t finished. My days are manageable when I stick to it but tussle with it. I guess it has to do with seeking God first. Matthew 6:33 tells us this: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

My work? To seek and keep God at the center of my days. Sometimes, I get caught up in bits and pieces and things that crop up. I forget that God is in charge. What happens surprises me. Life turns me away from communication with God. I forget to listen to Him. I forget to talk to Him. The source of my life becomes an afterthought. I pray that God’s spirit will remind me of His priorities and order my own.