The Setting of Proper Priorities

The Setting of

Proper Priorities

Father, too often I allow urgency to dictate my schedule,

and I am asking You to help me establish priorities in my

work. I confess my weakness* of procrastination and lack of

organization. My desire is to live purposefully and worthily and

accurately as a wise, sensible, intelligent person.

You have given me a seven-day week—six days to work and

the seventh day to rest. I desire to make the most of the time

[buying up each opportunity]. Help me plan my day, and stay

focused on my assignments.

In the name of Jesus, I demolish and smash warped

philosophies concerning time management, tear down barriers

erected against the truth of God, and fit every loose thought,

emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ. I

clear my mind of every obstruction and build a life of obedience

into maturity.

Father, You are in charge of my work and my plans. I plan the

way I want to live, but You alone make me able to live it. Help me

to organize my efforts, schedule my activities and budget my time.

Jesus, You want me to relax. It pleases You when I am not

preoccupied with getting, so I can respond to God’s giving. I know

You, Father God, and how You work. I steep my life in Godreality,

God-initiative and God-provisions.

By the grace given me, I will not worry about missing out, and

my eve ryd ay human con c e rns will be met. I purpose in my heart to

seek (aim at and strive after) first of all Your Kingdom, Lord, and

Your righteousness [Your way of doing and being right], and then

a ll these things taken together will be given me besides.

Father, Your Word is my compass, and it helps me see my life

as complete in Christ. I cast all my cares, worries and concerns

over on You, that I might be well-balanced (temperate, sober of

mind), vigilant and cautious at all times.

I tune my ears to the word of wisdom and set my heart on a

life of understanding. I make insight my priority.

Father, You sent Jesus that I might have life and have it more

abundantly. Help me remember that my relationship with You and

with others are more important than anything else. Amen.

Scripture References

Ephesians 5:15-16 AMP Genesis 2:2 NIV

2 Corinthians 10:5-6 MESSAGE Proverbs 16:3,9 MESSAGE

Matthew 11:29 MESSAGE, AMP Colossians 2:10

1 Peter 5:7-8 AMP Proverbs 2:3 MESSAGE

John 10:10