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Time management. Priorities. Responsibility. Nobody likes those words. When I asked “Anon” to hit on these topics – writing about how in the world she manages to DO all that she does – she reluctantly agreed. But, she did agree. Why? Her message is that important. The who behind the message is not so important. This month is not about showing off. It’s about showing up… And DOing something. Therefore, I give you ‘”Anon’s Priorities” anonymously:
There will never be enough time. It must be carved out of love. I do not have time to meet with my lunch buddy once a week at her school. If I waited for available, I’d still be waiting. I have to make her a priority in my heart. We always serve our priorities. (she blesses me so much more than I could ever bless her….thank you Jesus.)
When I volunteered at a homeless shelter for families, once per month for 3 years, it was not because it was convenient or fun. My heart longed to serve those who were in fear for the next chapter of their lives. Unsure how I escaped homelessness, I decided I needed to love on and encourage some struggling families. I had to make them a priority. We always serve our priorities. (witnessing the strength and love of needy families was a ministry to me)
We’re broke everyday. We are always robbing Peter to pay Paul. Delivering meals to sick families, or to new parents is costly. But my husband is a gifted chef and these families deserve a gift. We have to make these meals and their ministry a priority, because we always find time to serve our priorities. (God gave us gifts to use them for His glory….without this obedience, the gifts are a waste, or self-serving at best).
Three sons, a husband and a chaotic career could easily keep me home because they are the loves of my life. But Jesus is the love of my breath and soul and heart and mind. I so desire to please Him. I desire to be authentic. Next year I will embark on my first international missions trip. I will miss my family and I might miss some earnings, but I love Jesus enough to let Him use me, for His glory. He is my priority, and I just want to serve Him. (He blessed me with salvation, peace & joy….serving others is the least I can do to say “thank you” and share His love.)
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How do you approach your priorities? How do you make sure to make time?
I couldn’t agree more.
Very nicely written.
Those are seriously beautiful words flowing from a beautiful heart.
Do on.
I also could not agree more with her words. I don’t practice that enough but I could not agree more.
So RIGHT on the mark!
WOW. oh WOW!
I guess its about knowing ones priorities and then efficiently managing time.
We should never forget our own selves too. If number one is in the right frame of mind he or she shall be able to look after everyone else too.
Maji: I think you’re right! Tomorrow we’re going to hear from anon again, finding out how in the WORLD she juggles everything.
Who is Anon? (ni Miss?)
I can’t say. She wanted to keep her identity a secret through all of this… And she had good reason. So I went with it.
Sorry!
“we always serve our priorities…”
sums it up in a nutshell.
enough said.
tough to admit when you look at how you spend your time…the reality of how self-serving, undisciplined and wasteful we can be.
ugh.
if thats true, and I believe it is..then my proirities are…hmmm…time for some rearringing:(
Anon, that was very well written. You have found your highest priority, serving God. I wish you the best of success. It sounds like you have your priorities in order.
“How do you approach your priorities?”
When I look at all the things I believe I need, or want, to do I look at each one and ask the question “What happens if I don’t do this?” Will I not be able to pay my bills? Will I lose someone’s love? Will I feel terrible about myself and get depressed? Will doing this greatly improve my life, or how I feel about myself? Once I find the best answer to that question I can make a better judgment about where I need to spend my time.
“How do you make sure to make time?”
Making time to do the important things in life often means making a hard choice. It means you have to say no to doing something else. Sometimes you have to say no to someone you care about.
The one thing I can tell you is that not matter how long you live, and experience life, it never gets easier to make the hard choices. However, if you are going to make the best life for you and your family, do the best job of following your God’s plan for you, than you sometimes have to make hard choices.
It sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck on your mission.
Hello mysterious person:)
I enjoyed your post. I think it is awesome that you reach out to people in such a way that you give so much more beyond your heart…that’s truly amazing:) I admire people like you that are able to ” Do” no matter the cost…a lesson I NEED to learn more of!
How do I approach my priorities and make the time?
In all honesty, its all God..because I don’t know how I would begin the day and end it without Him making sure things ran smoothly enough that I didn’t end up with a migraine 24/7…
But more so I look at it this way…the way He has shown me:
I write out somethings I feel would be most important to God that I accomplish…and then REMEMBER that if just making the effort the best I can to accomplish one of the goals is like jumping 10 ft ahead…
Do what you can, with what you have.
Be Blessed:)
Angie
Priorities? Time? Still working on that …
Hi
I like your posts, It makes me thinking.