Does your week look anything like mine?
Football practice three nights a week. Church on Wednesday. Game on Friday. Work, family, friends… and maybe, if we’re lucky, a few hours of sleep.
A few months ago, Amanda and I bought a Skylight calendar. For those of you who haven’t seen them, it’s basically a digital wall calendar that color codes our chaos. It’s been a game changer for organizing everything from dinner to dentist appointments. But I’ll admit: sometimes just looking at it causes anxiety. Every square inch is packed. Some weeks we just stare at it and ask, “How are we going to survive this?”
And yet, somehow… we do. It all gets done. (Mostly.)
The older our boys get, the busier life gets. But I’ve realized the real challenge isn’t just doing everything. It’s remembering why it matters.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:33:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
That sounds simple…. Until you look at your calendar.
If I’m not careful, I’ll let the schedule run my life. I’ll let stress be the boss. And even in ministry, I can forget who I’m doing it all for.
But here’s the truth: work isn’t just a grind, it’s a gift. God made us to work as a reflection of Him (I’ll be sharing more about this Sunday morning.) That means everything on the calendar…yes, even the dishes and emails can be worship when it’s offered to God.
The problem? I forget that sometimes. I forget that first things have to come first.
Seeking the Kingdom isn’t about squeezing God into your schedule, it’s about letting His priorities shape the whole thing.
So yeah, the calendar still looks like a rainbow exploded on it. But when I pause, breathe, and offer it all to Him, I find a little more purpose… and a lot more peace.
Whatever you have planned this week… remember- First things first!
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