Stardate 10.25.2025
I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count the number of times my life has been out of balance. I often find myself surrounded by others who feel the same way. When things tip too far in one direction, misaligned priorities are usually the culprits.
It’s easy to point fingers — to blame others, circumstances, or the pace of life — but deep down, I know the real source. The only one responsible for my imbalance is the person staring back at me in the mirror.
As a maximizer, I’ve learned that my priorities must line up with God’s design for my life. For me, that means:
1️⃣ God first.
2️⃣ Family second.
3️⃣ Work third.
If you ever find yourself off-kilter, pause and check the order of your priorities. The answer often reveals itself there.
Here’s a little exercise that helps me: If I had to give up two out of the three — God, family, or work — which two would I let go of? It’s a challenging question, but it clarifies what truly matters most.
Some might argue, “But without my job, how can I care for my family?” I understand that tension. Yet I’ve seen too many people elevate work above all else and end up with broken homes and empty hearts. Others place family first, but forget the One who created family in the first place — risking the deeper, eternal relationship with the Creator of the universe.
The truth is, the enemy works tirelessly to lure us into rearranging our priorities — to tempt us to remove God from the top position. But we must resist that. Keep the snakes out of the garden.
When God stays first, everything else finds its rightful place. That’s not just a rule for living — it’s the blueprint for a balanced, abundant life.
Have a great day, and may your steps today be guided by divine order.
Captain’s Addendum
Bones: “Spock, you ever notice how humans are always juggling priorities like it’s some kind of circus act?”
Spock: “Doctor, unlike Vulcans, humans appear to require continual reminders of logical order. When one places the most essential element—God—at the top, chaos diminishes.”
Bones: “Logical or not, life sure has a way of knocking us off balance. I guess that’s why faith’s so important. Helps you stand steady when everything else is spinning.”
Michael: “Exactly, Bones. Life won’t always be steady, but when God’s first, even the storms start to make sense. Balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about priority.”
Scripture of the Day
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
— Matthew 6:33
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