Change Your Priorities

Change Your Priorities "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding." Proverbs 3:13 I realize that most people spend the best part of their time either involved in their work or school, and I have encouraged you in previous devotionals, to put forth your best effort in these areas, which is important. But, how many times do you come home from your work or school, and are exhausted? You have a spouse, children, family, and friends who are part of your life and need to be nurtured. The fact is, we give our best efforts to our work or school, while the people who we love the most often, get the leftovers. When we look at our culture, we see the result of this, as almost half of all marriages today end in divorce. Marriages suffer because husbands and wives don't have time for each other, and many are little more than convenient living arrangements. Children suffer, because the parents don't have time to spend with them, teaching them good family values. They get only little bits and pieces of your love. But the most critical person that gets left out in this scenario is God. He may get only a brief "hello" in the morning when you wake up, and maybe a short prayer as your eyes close at night. Today, I want you to change your priorities by starting your day with God, and spending some quality time with him. Take some time with your family before work or school, and have breakfast together and talk about the day ahead. Then go to work or school, and do the very best job you can. After work, spend the balance of time with your family, eating and playing together, and bonding and sharing your love with them. Before you close your eyes thank God for everything he has blessed you with, then spend some more time in His Holy Word, and watch how your life will change. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Six October 16