Scheduling your priorities

I kicked off our new sermon series yesterday introducing the Feasts of the Jews.  What's interesting to me is that these feasts (parties) were appointed times BY GOD.  He required 7 scheduled parties each year (4 in the spring and 3 in the fall) all based on their agricultural growing seasons.  

We know that whatever makes it onto our calendars tends to be our priority and apparently God already knew that.  When I have something important to do I type it into my Outlook calendar.  In the same way that looking at last month's checking ledger (or credit card statement) will show our past priorities.  Looking at our calendar will show us our future priorities.

Do you have time with God and time with family on your summer calendar?  How about relationship building times with people in your Oikos.  Are you planning to serve this summer or to take a family vacation?  What about dates with your spouse?  Will you gather with your church family often?  The list goes on...working out,  chores, education, career, kid's activities.  

We live busy lives, so if you're not keeping a personal calendar, start today!