Setting Priorities

When my life and writing get out of control as they have over the last few months, I know it has something to do with my priorities. My circumstances started ruling me instead of me taking charge of them.

To have right priorities in life is to live successfully. The things we do every day become our priorities in life. As Christians we need to know God’s Word in order to know what our priorities should be.

Jesus said the most important priority is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind.” Then He paired the second with it: “Love your neighbor as much as you love yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39) Jesus set loving God and loving others as priorities in life.

Remember Dorcas who was always doing kind things for others, especially widows? Dorcas became sick and died. Her friends prepared her body for burial and then called Peter to come to them. When he heard how she loved God and people by sewing clothes for the needy Peter prayed over her body and God restored her to life. She had lived with her priorities right in life. God gave her a second chance because she put Him first.

When our relationship with the Lord has first priority over everything else our priorities will fall in place. They will look different in each person’s life. Hopefully in my life that will mean more writing.