Finding time for what’s important is usually not that hard. We prioritize all the time, whether it’s to make time to watch our child play soccer, catching the game on TV, getting our teeth worked on, or going out with a friend. Sometimes it means adjusting our schedule, carpooling, TiVo-ing “Dancing with the Stars,” or even taking time off from work but somehow we manage. What drives our decisions ultimately comes down to the importance we place on something. You’d be surprised at how quickly I could clear my schedule if someone offered me an all expense paid trip to Maui (if this happens, remember I’m your guy!). So whether it’s participating in a week-long mission trip to tornado ravaged Joplin, Missouri or attending a 30 minute vespers service, we determine whether it’s worth adjusting our schedule to make this happen for us. The truth is, the world will not end if I do not participate in these kinds of activities. The bigger issue is what it says about me and what I value when I can find time for my favorite TV show or a free Hawaiian getaway, but cannot adjust for the radical inconvenience of worship and mission. In most cases no one is going to know or care about how or why I prioritize my life a certain way, but I care.
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