For SCC - Catch The Wave Of Priorities 7-29-07

This past Sunday, 7-29-07 Sunrise ended the series Catch the Wave. The service was about making the most of priorities and living in and with priorities. The word priorities often leads people to think about time management, to lists, or accomplishing certain task by a deadline. We live by priorities whether we realize it or not. At Sunrise we want people to be aware they are living by priorities and to think through priorities. Forming and living by priorities is Biblical (Genesis 1 and 2, Micah 6:8, Luke 19:10, John 3:16, Philippians 3:13) and and will lead us to really think through life issues and what is really important. Priorities will determine decisions that lead to destiny.

Sow a thought, reap and action.

Sow and action, reap a habit.

Sow a habit, reap a character.

Sow a character, reap a destiny.

Our priorities are what we think about, dwell on and eventually live out, so it is important that we think about our priorities. Some benefits of thinking through, setting and living by priorities are: Priorities help us prioritize. Priorities help us accomplish purpose. Priorities simplify life. Priorities help us establish boundaries. Thank God that he has helped us with a priority list that will honor him and bear good fruit. Three priorities that God set forth are: 1) Worshipping God. Realize that there is a God and you are not him or her. 2) Relationships. Healthy, vibrant, growing relationships in your family, with friends, and co-workers is a priority for God. 3) Work. Yes, work. God created us to be productive and and create. Work, not just your job, but various types of work on the job, at home, or ministering to others. By the way they are given to us by God in 1, 2, 3 so that is how we should prioritize them and then set our priorities. Priorities will determine decisions that lead to destiny.