Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. A little time with God Almighty, a little time digging into the Instruction Manual for guidance, a little coffee, a little breeze, a little sunrise to take the breath away, and a very Grateful Heart – the way each new day begins for me. Without attention given to this full list of my morning’s firsts, would my heart be grateful this morning? Not a chance! If I don’t keep my priorities straight, the Journey of Life begins to look “too big” and the next thing you know, my courage wavers and my Heart becomes heavy. Keeping my priorities straight at the start of each new day Equips me to be all that God has for me to be and I am forever reminded that I have a Purpose in this life far greater than myself. My priorities are non-negotiable.

Just like anything else in life, it takes commitment to keep my priorities in check. A busy schedule can easily rock the boat and I might be tempted to rush into my work without a second thought to my Priorities. If I want that busy schedule to go smoothly, I’d better be equipped for the day. I could easily get distracted by the needs of others around me rallying for my attention, and I might be tempted to set aside my own priorities to put their needs above my own. So, if I want to have what it takes to give them the Best part of me, then I’d better be Equipped for the ride. I could easily be distracted by the little things in life, and I could change my schedule so that my priorities are addressed after my chores, my errands, my work, or my home. But if I do that, my priorities are no longer a Priority and they take a back seat to so many other things of less importance. If I want to accomplish all of the little things in His Name, then I’d better be equipped for the Journey. My priorities are non-negotiable.

I often hear people comment about how they don’t have the “luxury” of setting aside time for these priorities in life. But I just wonder…if we don’t have a little time to give to the Living God, the King of Kings, the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, the Prince of Peace, the Bright Morning Star, why in the world would He make our needs a priority either? The Living God isn’t merely looking for performance, He’s looking for Relationship! When the King returns One Day, plenty of people will be listing out all the things they did in His Name…and plenty of people will hear “I NEVER KNEW YOU” – Relationship is what will make the Difference between Heaven and Hell for all of us. As for me, I NEED for Him to “Keep me as the apple of His eye” and to “Hide me in the shadow of His wings” and for as long as I live, He will be my Biggest Priority. That’s non-negotiable for me.

My Priorities are straight and I’m equipped for this new day after my Time in the Presence of the Living God. There are many things for me to “manage” today, but everything will fall into place because of my Time in the Presence of the Living God. I’ll give the very Best of me to my family, my friends, and to the stranger God puts in my path today, all because of my Time in the Presence of the Living God. With God, ALL things are possible and my Time with Him is non-negotiable.

How about you?

I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the Lord – Psalm 104: 33, 34

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