Many people have become slaves to activity. It has been called the tyranny of the urgent.

We spend each day running errands, putting out fires, and handling whatever is required of us at the moment. We move through our day-to-day without prioritizing a firm schedule.

Whenever we focus on serving our immediate needs, we often neglect what is truly important in life. The things that matter most, such as showing love and building strong relationships, are frequently left with little time to accomplish. Spiritual growth can become nonexistent because we usually feel no immediate need for it.

One significant question for us to ask ourselves weekly is this: Do I have a plan to do the things that matter most to me this week?

If we do not make time for what is truly significant, those things will never happen.