Quotes about Priority

He only comes in as our complete and total King, with no person, thing, or activity vying for His place in our hearts. He must be Lord, which means supreme master and owner—meaning we don't own our lives any longer.

To fear God we must both know and obey His ways above all else.

For first must give place to last, because last must have its time to come; but last gives place to nothing; for there is not another to succeed.

Today Matters People create success in their lives by focusing on today. It may sound trite, but today is the only time you have. It's too late for yesterday. And you can't depend on tomorrow. That's why today matters.

Keep first things first; distraction is the enemy of direction.

Final analysis, results are what matter; attendance and activity don't.

The secret of the surrendered life is giving God the first part of every day, the first day of every week, the first portion of your income, the first consideration in every decision, and the first place in all of your life.

Put first things first today and neglect things that don't really matter.

your soul is the one thing worth living for. It is the part of you which ought always be considered first. No place, no employment is good for you, which injures your soul. No friend, no companion deserves your confidence, who makes light of your soul's concerns.

It is useless to say you have no time. There is plenty of time, if men will employ it. Time may be short, but time is always long enough for prayer. Daniel had the affairs of a kingdom on his hands, and yet he prayed three times a day. David was ruler over a mighty nation, and yet he says, "Evening and morning and at noon will I pray" (Psalms 55:17). When time is really wanted, time can always be found.

God never intended for us to want anything more than we want Him.

Climate change is a terrible problem, and it absolutely needs to be solved. It deserves to be a huge priority.