Prioritizing Time

by Steve Hale

One of the biggest frustrations anyone faces in ministry is prioritizing. Sometimes, you really do need to be several places at once.
All of us face this, to some extent. With several worthwhile meetings, events, studies, visits, family time, etc., how do you keep your sanity? How do you decide what to do, and what not to do?
Let me offer these practical suggestions:

1. Prioritize ( Matthew 23:23, 24). 'Weightier matters' should take priority. Categorize your schedule, and determine which matters are the most important, then take care of them first.

2. People ( Galatians 6:2). Sometimes, we just can't handle everything by ourselves. At this point, we need to get reliable people to help us. Among brethren, this should not be difficult ( 1 Corinthians 12:12-26).

3. Pressure ( Philippians 4:6). Do the best you can, and turn the rest over to the Lord. We live in an age of great anxiety, depression, and suicide. Some things are just beyond our control ( James 1:5, 8, 12, 13). We need to pray, turn these over to the Lord, and move on.

4. Peace ( Philippians 4:6-1 1). Peace is simply right relationships in all spheres of life. It must begin with a right relationship with God. This is only possible through the Lord Jesus Christ ( Romans 5: 1). This should be top priority for all of us!

5. Pardon ( Philippians 4.5; Matthew 6:12-15). Be willing to give brethren the benefit of the doubt. Forgive them if you want God to forgive you! Jettison past baggage! Time and life are too precious to squander on grudges of the past.

Prioritizing time to the glory of God is possible only if we are willing to implement these five P's: prioritize, people, pressure, peace, and pardon. Are you a happy, upbeat, and positive Christian? If not, then make a real effort to implement these biblical principles. This life is too short, and eternity is too long, to do otherwise!

December 5, 1993

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Prioritizing Time by Steve Hale One of the biggest frustrations anyone faces in ministry is prioritizing. Sometimes, you really do need to be several places at once. All of us face this, to some extent. With several worthwhile meetings, events, studies, visits, family time, etc., how do you keep your sanity? How do you decide what to do, and what not to do? Let me offer these practical suggestions: 1. Prioritize ( Matthew 23:23, 24). 'Weightier matters' should take priority. Categorize your schedule, and determine which matters are the most important, then take care of them first. 2. People ( Galatians 6:2). Sometimes, we just can't handle everything by ourselves. At this point, we need to get reliable people to help us. Among brethren, this should not be difficult ( 1 Corinthians 12:12-26). 3. Pressure ( Philippians 4:6). Do the best you can, and turn the rest over to the Lord. We live in an age of great anxiety, depression, and suicide. Some things are just beyond our control ( James 1:5, 8, 12, 13). We need to pray, turn these over to the Lord, and move on. 4. Peace ( Philippians 4:6-1 1). Peace is simply right relationships in all spheres of life. It must begin with a right relationship with God. This is only possible through the Lord Jesus Christ ( Romans 5: 1). This should be top priority for all of us! 5. Pardon ( Philippians 4.5; Matthew 6:12-15). Be willing to give brethren the benefit of the doubt. Forgive them if you want God to forgive you! Jettison past baggage! Time and life are too precious to squander on grudges of the past. Prioritizing time to the glory of God is possible only if we are willing to implement these five P's: prioritize, people, pressure, peace, and pardon. Are you a happy, upbeat, and positive Christian? If not, then make a real effort to implement these biblical principles. This life is too short, and eternity is too long, to do otherwise! December 5, 1993 Related Articles: Now-N-Later -Dec 05, 1999 The Watch -Dec 11, 1994 The Clock -Oct 09, 1994 Take Time to Be Holy -Feb 07, 1993 Time -Oct 04, 1992 Print this Article Discuss this Article Back to the Sermon Page	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37122-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM