Tag: priorities

De-clutter

On By vickleaIn Scripture, YouVersion App2 Comments

www.bible.com/reading-plans/1201/day/3

I have to begin by confessing that I have been known to be one of the world’s worst at de-cluttering, both in my home and in my life. I find a small space for something and put it there, probably forever. The problem with doing that in my life is that I have run out of small spaces. They are not visible like when I place objects around the house, but they are definitely there and keeping me from being my best for God. Recently, I came to the mind-blowing revelation that it’s okay to say “no.” The other person may not like it or understand my choices, but I have to prioritize my time for what makes sense for me. This is nowhere more obvious than in the mountains of books I read, most of which I am reading for the purpose of reviewing for an author or publishing company. I am even learning to say “no” to them, also. If the book is not a good fit for me, the answer is no. If I have too many books to currently read and review, even if I really want to read that book the answer is no. I need the time to meditate and pray and read my Bible. So, if you ask me to do something, it is not because I don’t care about you. It’s because I am setting priorities that God is helping me to establish. My “no” is not a rejection but rather a step in the right direction for me to de-clutter and get my priorities straight.

A Balanced Life

On By vickleaIn Scripture, YouVersion App4 Comments

www.bible.com/reading-plans/11667/day/18

For many years, my priorities were out of balance. My military husband was absent frequently from our home, so the children we had became a priority over him. I was busy building my career, so that too superseded my thoughts of our marriage. It was only when I had a stroke and I recognized his loving care for me that God pointed out that Harry had been there all along, waiting for me to notice him. I think God has always been my first priority, but I confess that my husband was not in his proper place until the last ten years. We missed a lot of time together because I just didn’t make that a priority. May God redeem the time and may our years together be filled with joy, peace and love!

A Balanced Use of Time

On By vickleaIn Scripture, YouVersion App1 Comment

www.bible.com/reading-plans/11667/day/17

It seems that no matter how hard I try to get all of my to-do list done daily, I just don’t succeed. So instead of getting frustrated about it, I have turned my list over to God and asked Him to help me to prioritize it. On days like today, with over a dozen books published that I have reviewed, I feel anxiety creeping in to get that all-important review copied over to Amazon and other big publishers. But the priority is my time with God. Then, the rest of the day falls into place better. Time in His Word, time in prayer, time just telling Him how I am feeling and what I need help with. Then, the obstacles that seem so insurmountable become little anthills and I am happier tackling those chores. God is good…He gives each of us twenty four hours every day, and it is our choice what we do with them.