On Priorities
A Quote to Carry You
July 27, 2015
“For when my outward action doth demonstrate the native act and figure of my heart, in compliment external, ’tis not long after. But I wear my heart upon my sleeve, for daws to peck at: I am not what I am.” From William Shakespeare’s “Othello”
On Priorities – It is fair to say that what we put first in our lives says a great deal about who we are. Thinking about what my true priorities in life are brought the saying “I wear my heart upon my sleeve” to mind. Being a task-oriented person, it pleases me when I check off something on my “to do” list as complete. What’s even better, is when I can check off every item on the list. However, it seems that when my list appears to be complete, a whole slew of other tasks follow and on and on it goes.
When my “to do’s” outweigh the time that I have to complete them, setting priorities comes into play. When I begin reviewing my list trying to decide what is the most important thing that needs to get done, I often come to the same conclusion. The things on my “to do” list are really not important at all! When I examine my true priorities, I’ve come to realize that the most important thing in my life has already been done.
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
I have found that in turning my life over to Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I have essentially made following him the priority of my life. As a follower of Christ, it is ever my hope that what “I wear upon my sleeve” is a heart that reflects the love that God has filled it with. In turn, my true priorities have become completing my part in what God has already done.
Spending time on God’s “to do’s” are rewarding, that certainly is true. May spreading his love to others be your number one priority too.
Peace and love,
Felecia
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Great thoughts about prioritizing your life. Sounds like you’ve checked another thing off your “to do” list.