People often ask me how I keep my priorities straight in life and I tell them that it is done by constantly straightening them out! Examine your life frequently and make adjustments where they are needed. –Joyce Meyer (10/17/11 FB)

So this morning I sit, re-examining my priorities. Most times, when people are re-examining their priorities, they ask many questions of themselves. What do I want to do? Where do I want to go? Who do I want to work for? How can I make this work for my family and I?

I'm reminded, though, that my mind only knows, what it already knows. So by asking those questions, it sometimes seems like I'm spinning a wheel, watching it go round and round, but never actually finding an answer, finding a solution, finding a goal or path. It just goes round, and round and round. Asking, over and over and over. Every once in a while, someone jumps in the wheel and you might be tempted to think "Oh that must be it"... but really, it's just someone else jumping on the wheel, asking the same questions, What do I want to do? Where do I want to go? Who do I want to work for? Then, once they hope they have the answer, they get off the wheel... in pursuit of what they think is their answer. 


I wonder, if I take the approach that God, the creator of the universe, has uniquely designed me for His purposes, how would that change my questions about my priorities? How would that challenge me to live life in a constant pursuit of His best for me, and His desires for me, His will for my life... How would my faith walk improve? Can I really, truly trust God for provision? Direction? Wisdom? Understanding? Do I have the discipline it takes to get deep with Him?

Psalm 49:3 My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

On my own, probably not. Thankfully - I have him to lead me. To guide me. This changes my questions about where life is going, doesn't it?

What does God want me to do? Where does God want me to go? Who does God want me to work for? How can God make this work for my family and I?

The best part about these questions... is that I don't even have to find the answers. I don't have to meditate on the questions, or look for the solutions. I just trust, meditate, obey and follow. And then suddenly, it's not really my problem anymore. I'm here, my Father in heaven knows what I need, and He has the answers. He has the supply. He has the outcome already in place. And that... is comforting.