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Prioritising Your Priorities. 

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Key Bible Verse: "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."  
— Matthew 6:21

The Series Subtitle: Prioritising Your Priorities. Part 3 

Affirmation: "My focus is clear, my time is purposeful, and my priorities align with what truly matters."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 3: Balancing Purpose with Responsibility

Balance is wisdom in motion. Ecclesiastes 7:18 says, “It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.” Life often pulls you between personal purpose and daily responsibilities, and without balance, even good intentions can become burdens. True success is not choosing one over the other but managing both with grace and focus.

Jesus worked tirelessly healing, teaching, and serving, yet He also rested, prayed, and fellowshipped. He fulfilled His divine purpose while still caring for His human needs. That example teaches that balance is not compromise—it is stewardship. Neglecting your health, family, or rest while pursuing purpose will eventually weaken your ability to serve effectively.

Today, embrace balance. Let your priorities flow from purpose, but let your actions reflect responsibility. Harmony produces strength; exhaustion produces decline.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

Your challenge may be overcommitting to one area of life while neglecting others. Your response must be to balance purpose and responsibility by managing your time and energy with wisdom.

Extend: Faith in Action

Take a few minutes today to assess your week. Have you given too much time to one area at the expense of another? Adjust your schedule to reflect a healthier balance.

Reflection And Application

Which area of your life feels neglected right now? What one action can you take this week to bring it back into balance?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

"Balance is not found in doing everything but in doing the right things with wisdom and peace."

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Let Us Pray

Lord, teach me the beauty of balance. Help me to fulfil my purpose without neglecting my responsibilities. Give me wisdom to manage my time, strength, and commitments in ways that honour You and bring peace to my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship