G.W. Bill Elliott, Jr once noted;
While you work, plan, and dream about 'making your mark' in this world, don't let this world make it's mark on you.
Week:
9
Priorities and Alignment
Ordering life, priorities, aligning with God’s rhythm. This week helps participants evaluate and reorder commitments so life reflects gospel priorities. It offers practical frameworks for decision-making, time use, and aligning daily routines with spiritual values. The focus is on coherence—making choices that sustain spiritual health and mission over time.
Objectives
Practice practical ordering of daily life.
Align time and energy with God’s purposes.
Reassess priorities and simplify life.
Reflections
How will I measure alignment with God’s purposes?
What is one priority I will protect this week?
What drains my time and energy?
NowTo the HowTo
Accountability/Tracking
Use a weekly planner template to block time for top priorities and submit a screenshot to your partner.
Community Action
Host a “priority swap” where members share one thing they’ll say no to and one thing they’ll protect.
Creative Project
Build a “Priority Map” poster with top three spiritual priorities and daily actions for each.
Leader Prompt
Lead a short exercise to help participants identify one nonnegotiable spiritual priority.
Personal Practice
Do a one day time inventory and circle one activity to reduce; replace it with a spiritual priority.