If Christ is Lord of our lives, He must be Lord of our schedules. If it’s not in your calendar, it’s not  sacred—because what you schedule reflects what you value. Families must intentionally prioritize  spiritual practices, relationships, and rest to live out their faith in practical, covenantal ways. When  families prioritize God in their time, they experience peace, unity, and a sense of purpose.  

Put It into Practice: Before filling in your calendar for the week, spend 10 minutes in prayer asking: Lord, what do You want me to prioritize? Where do You want me to show up for others? What do I  need to let go of? Write down a “God-first to-do list” beside your regular schedule. Make it a habit. 

 

Day 1      Ephesians 5:8-17 

Reflect: What comes to mind when you think about living as people in the light? How do you know  what pleases the Lord? What does it mean to “make the most of every opportunity” in our daily lives?

Apply: In what ways can busyness lead to spiritual darkness rather than light? What are some habits  or distractions that prevent you from using your time intentionally? How can your family work together  to “understand what the Lord’s will is” in how you structure your week? 

Pray: Father God, fill us with Your Spirit, so that we may be guided by Your wisdom in all that we do.  May our lives be a testament to Your grace and a reflection of Your love. 

 

Day 2      Matthew 6:19-33  

Reflect: How are our priorities challenged in this text? How do you view storing up treasures in  relation to time management? How does your calendar reflect what you treasure most? 

Apply: What fears or worries cause you to prioritize other things over God’s presence and purpose? What practical steps can you take to “seek first the kingdom of God” in your weekly schedule? 

Pray: Lord, we have such a desire to accumulate “things” in this world that often becomes more  important that You. We pray that we that we root and ground ourselves Christ Jesus, placing Him  above all else, and realizing where our treasures are – in Heaven. 

 

Day 3      Matthew 11:28-30 

Reflect: Describe what you think Jesus’ yoke is like compared to the worlds. How would wearing His  yoke impact your schedule? What does rest in Christ look like for you personally and for your family?

Apply:   How do you intentionally schedule rest, and is it sacred or negotiable in your week? Consider what you and your family can stop doing to become more rested and peaceful.

Pray:    Heavenly Father, we choose to lay our anxieties, worries and struggles down at Your feet.  Grant us grace to embrace Your light burden, finding relief from the heavy weights we carry. 

 

Day 4     Colossians 4:2-6 

Reflect: What does it look like to “devote” time to prayer amid a full schedule? How can you become  more proactive, not reactive, in both your prayer life and readiness for spiritual conversations?

Apply:   Describe your prayer life. Do you put it first, before anything else? What does a grace-filled  conversation sound like? How can grace-filled conversations be made part of your daily rhythm?

Pray:      Jesus, we thank You for the privilege of prayer and we make a fresh commitment to spend  time with You daily. We will pray for wisdom in all our interactions with family, friends and neighbors – especially those who do not know You yet. 

 

Day 5      James 4:13-15 

Reflect: What attitude toward time and planning is being corrected in this passage? What does it  mean to say, “If it is the Lord’s will”? How should this mindset shape our daily planning?

Apply:  When you make plans, how often do you pause to ask if those plans align with God’s will? Do  you find it difficult to release control over your time and submit it to God? Why or why not?

Pray:   Lord Jesus, we submit our plans, hopes, and dreams to You. We trust that Your plans for us  are always for our good, even when they differ from what we expect. Help us to live each day with a  spirit of dependence on You and a willingness to follow where You lead.