Keeping the Main Thing, the Main Thing

Keeping the Main Thing, the Main Thing

Topic Discussion: Evaluating our Priorities

Sometime between November and January, pressure and /or stress seems to build up a little more in our lives. Tensions and conflicts in relationships often intensify during this time. Or, the opposite, loneliness and sadness may deepen. Finances may be a problem at any time, but there’s usually an added load of expenses like travel, food, gifts, entertainment, and even biggest sale of the year events that pull on us. And, of course,  we cannot forget the extra physical demands like the strain of shopping in crowded stores, social gatherings, preparing for special meals and programs and just general over indulgence. It’s no wonder that tips, tricks and kits are offered to help you survive the holidays. Although, we may not be able to relive all the pressure that comes with the season, on thing that can help is to keep your priorities straight. 

Let’s take a look at an example in the Bible of misplaced priorities. The people of Israel had returned from exile to Jerusalem. They had made the rebuilding of their lives in Jerusalem a priority……learn more at our next lbs.