What is second priority in your life?

[Droobie]

What we spend time on is what we prioritise in our life.  How have you organised the priorities in your life?

[Sharky]

AH! Don't make me choose! :P

[Kikayon]

I spend roughly 37.5 hours every week at this desk. I wish I spent 37.5 hours every week in worship or praise or prayer or contemplation! 

[ZiSunka]

I hate to admit that the 45 hours a week that I spend at my desk really show that this is my first priority. Then my household is second, with devotions and ministry being waaaay down the list. :(

[seangoh]

Originally posted by lambslove
I hate to admit that the 45 hours a week that I spend at my desk really show that this is my first priority. Then my household is second, with devotions and ministry being waaaay down the list. :(
You are so right. I spend so much time on my school books that i think it's taking so much time away from my Bible.

[Hector Medina]

I vited Career/Education 'cos I'm in College.
But I should of voted Family.


In Christ,

Hector

[SpiritPsalmist]

Since I'm not married and don't have any children I am able to put ministry as 2nd.

[GodBoy809]

well, first (of course) is God, second would have to be Family.

[harpy.of.the.storm.swift]

family first, fun second

[dignitized]

God first
Vocation second
duty third
ministry fourth


oh and EVERYTHING on my list is fun. :)

[JohnR7]

Of course we always put God first in our life. I know that there is going to be trouble ahead, I know I am going to need His help. So I seek Him now, for help I will need tomorrow. Why wait?

Then I am sure to take care of myself. If I do not take care of myself, how am I going to be able to take care of others, and esp. my family.

Then ministry for my family always comes first, before I minister to the needs of others. Simply because the Bible says you need to have your family in order, before your qualifed to do ministry.

Then I can help others. I have the strength I need. God fills our cup to over flowing and whatever overflows is for others. What is in the cup I need for myself, but God gives us plenty so we try to be as much of a blessing to others as we can.

It is not a question so much of not having the power or the strength. It is a question of not getting distracted from doing what God wants us to be doing, to help others and to minister to their needs. We need to focus on serving God. There are lots of things that can distract us, so we need to be steadfast.

[13Hankins]

I can never put anything above God, but since you asked what my second priority is I said Husband/Wife well Boyfriend/Girlfriend.  This is the girl who got me saved and I am positive she is God sent.

[Ric]

My top three is God, family, and country!

[en|gma]

Mine are:
God
family
career:cool:

[jon1101]

1: Trying to sort out my personal belief system
2: Education (organized and otherwise)
3: Pleasure (which is enhanced by and and integral part of the previous two)

Of course, an implicit criterion of respect for fellow human beings and their intrinsic rights is present in all of said pursuits. Not a single one of them is worth harming others.

-jon

[sunshine]

I put career/education cuz I feel like that's all I do.....

[Anthony]

It is not how much time doing something that determines your priorities, but how honoring to God, is that time spent when you are doing something. Do you think about God in your daily tasks, do you include God in your decision making process, and do you pray during the day?

We seem to always want to put things in some sort of order or ranking. And as such, one thing has a higher ranking than another. But does the ranking makes them more important? The thing is we rotate our so called priorities daily, things move to the top and down to the bottom of the list all the time.

[DeleseRose]

Well i choose family. I feel that your children take second priority since we brought them here. i might b wrong.

[Blindfaith]

Nope DR, I think you're right.  If there isn't a "healthy" marriage, there probably won't be "healthy" children. 

My priorities are:

1)  God

2)  Hubby

3)  Children

And I'm somewhere near the bottom of the list.  But, I have to confess, that there are times when the most important Man in my life gets booted outta first place solely by my selfishness. :) :cry:

[psalmist]

As my family are all grown up and I hope my husband is in heaven then my ministry comes second.

[Katz68]

God of course is first and family though, very important is second.  If people actually loved their family as God loved the church things would be so much better in the world. It would spread and touch everyone. :sigh:  If only we lived in a perfect world, oh right that would be Heaven. Those who believe in God and accept his free gift will go there some day. I can't wait to reunite with those who have gone before and those people from the Bible. :)  

[Hishandmaiden]

My priority :

1) God
2)Family
3)Self
4)Friends

[Ryder]

Functional or Theoretical order?

Should be God, Family, Friends, Others, Self

Often is, God/Self fighting, Stuff, recreation, friends/family, others

[ancientofdays33]

In the grand scheme of things there is a blessing in my live 90 days of praise and worship!
I am getting married so it is second right now ask again in 6 months and we'll see.

James

[brother friar]

God first is not in doubt, but getting the most of my time......I wish. But letting god into all areas of my life is the way to make that priority happen. Wife second, followed by my kids, these people are my ministry.....then comes friends and after that job. I am a workaholic in recovery, so I am clear about these things.

[his-girl]

1) God
2) Me
3) Family
4) Work
5) Pets

[TCCK]

GOD #1

Family/Wife #2

Work (even though I hate to say so #3

ministry and church stuff #4

If only I had the finacial positon to eliminate #3 and make #4 my #3 priority

Well God gives us little to start with and gives us more as we prove ourselves to be faithful with that and then he gives us more.

Parable of the talents! I always loved that parable.

[webboffin]

God would be before my wife.
My wife before my parents.
My Parents berfore my brothers and sisters.
Then the rest of the family
Then friends (strong ones)
Then fun
A few other things
Work is the very bottom as it is just out of neccessity

[slightlypuzzled]

I would like to create a linear list but, in reality, they are on a revolving wheel and each has a different place and worth at different times. but I shoot for: God, wife, family, work.............

[minniemouse]

For me God comes first, of course. My family (husband, children, parents, brother, grandparents) come second.

[sphiz]

yeah but isn't your Husband/wife your family as well

[Speaker-Of-Truth]

family

[FaithtoFaith]

My family is second, but my job sure comes in close behind. Although, I have to say I am so blessed here at work and that a big part of my ministry is to the people God has placed around me here 5 days a week.

[mistertee49]

After God, I think family has to be second. Some say husband or wife, but I figure they in the family catagory. ;)

[Alabare]

My wife used to be the best thing that had ever happened to me. The a little over 3 years ago she got me to church where the members worship God with all of their heart. Thank God my wife doesn't mind being #2
1.God
2..Wife
3...Son
4....Church
5.....Individual church members
6......Friends
7.......work

[357magnum]

God is first, my wife is second, and I'm trying to decide if children or grandchildren are third.;)

[4HimILive]

God should always be first priority. Without Him, the rest would not exsist.

My husband would be my second priority. He has become my ministry. He was raised in an atheist country. I thank God and pray that each day his walk brings him closer to God.

You sister in Christ,

Dawn

 :clap:

[MetalBlade]

God is of course my number one. It is weird though because I feel drifting away from my parents. I still love them and they're important to me. My number 2 was my girl friend, but know that we our broke up.....er......I am still trying to get her back so................. Not sure!

[rssllue]

She's gotta be number 2 or I am in BIG trouble in the future!

[rssllue]

Getting married in July to my number 2!

[bop1997]

1-GOD
2-Family(Including church activites and church family and finance)
3-Career
:)

[NotAshamed911]

God is first of course, and I voted Career/Education because I take school very serious because I need scholarships to get to college in three years, which will lead me to a major to enhance my ministry.

[adelpit346]

Ist. priorty: The Lord God.
2nd. priorty: All The Sheep of The Lord.
3rd. Priorty: myself.
i am nothing0
Jesus is The Lord1Praise The Lord1The Lord Jesus. amen

[Poiema]

God first
Hubby second
Kids third

I include ministry with God in first place since it would be impossible to say that God is first but the ministry is fourth (or whatever) since we are called to ministry by God and it is His will.

[Konnie]

The second priority in my life would be my family.

[Globexgirl]

I said family, but I meant my friends. Friends wasn't a choice though, lol. God is my first, of course, and my friends I count as my spiritual family so that! well, most of my friends, the ones I actually do count as second priority are my spiritual family. Especially a certain two of them, my brother and sister, I lvoe them so much. I would do anything for them if they needed it!

[Truncate]

Fun is first.

[JesseB.]

I still have yet to organize my priorities. So much to choose from so little time...

[Addaperle]

After God (my FIRST priority), then I guess it's my drama... though I'm not really sure... Drama's kinda fading for me now...

[grinding_willi]

I would have to say family is second, God of course being first. I think that for your ministry to be as effective as possible you need to have a solid relationship with your family, even if it is just as an example, if ya get me? People will look at you and your family and judge, and that could very well have an impact on the effectiveness of your ministry.

[mesue]

My priorities are God, my husband, my family, my job/church. I struggle alot between ministry and work.

[Droobie]

What you spend time on reflects what your priority in life is. Many of you have posted that God is first in your lives. Have you been spending time with God?

[Samueel]

God first, Family second...

JOY:
Jesus, others, you

[Kathy]

1st God 2nd Family

[JewelInHisCrown]

What we spend time on is what we prioritise in our life.  How have you organised the priorities in your life?
1) God & His Son Jesus
2) Husband
3) Family
4) Work (because it is my source of income)
5) Friends

[geeserver]

My second to Christ is my wife. It just her & me.

[Roxa]

my family

[Eleana]

My Lord, family, friends and career. :)

[ChristFollowers]

God first
My family and animals second
College third

[JC_FREAK]

I try although it is hard at times to keep God number 1, but things fit in my life for attention!!! Then I usually would try to out fun next!! What is lift without a bit of randomness....lol!!! I am one of THE most random persons you will ever meet!!! Ask my friends!!! SO yeah, fun would be second priority!!!

[Snowy]

my fiance and family

[sioleabha]

I spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with my family. I can't think of anything I do that doesn't involve some other member of my family: homeschooling my kids, eating lunch with my mom, shopping with my husband, working in the church nursery with my babies... I don't even sleep by myself!

Ok, sometimes I shower alone. Sometimes.

[Liza]

I try my hardest to keep my relationship with God my top priority. After Him, my studies and ministry are sort of tied... I spend a lot of time doing both, and both are equally important to me.

Then again, I feel God calling me to do both of them, so... :angel:

[brandnew845]

for me its god, working on that....

[Lizzy16]

I have no clue!!!!

[BabbleOn8806]

I try so hard to keep God first and (since i'm only in high school) my family and studies second.... i wish my family really WAS second, but school is so demanding...

[katylees]

i know wot u mean, education for me is second at the moment, trying my hardest to do well to get into uni!

[t1wGl]

Good but tough question. Can't say. I do not know myself that well.

[Nathan8906]

The second priority in my life would have to be school. I don't have a job yet (Next year, maybe. I'm only a Freshman in HS, so I don't think I need to worry about it yet)

[Herurim]

God would definately be first in my life! 2nd would have to be helping people, If i can help any one in any way I would. Tied for 2nd would be my family it's a hard choice... I guess they could overlap.

[GraceReborn]

My family and my friends right behind the Lord. And trying to help them come to the Glory of God.

[HolySpiritWarrior]

Definately Family...If I had a husband at 15 though it would be him.

[FBI78]

God first
Family second

[GinooKo]

First: GOD
Second: Family
Third: Ministry
Fourth: Fun

[Creationist2004]

First: God
Second: Family
Third: School and education (Though sometimes it interferes with my bible reading time etc :( )
Fourth: Fun (When i can actually have fun)

[AngelOfLove]

i would have to say my family/ soon to be husband is my 2nd choice. i love them bunches but JESUS is #1 :angel:

[†Neil†]

For me the priorities in my life are:
God.
Family.
Friends.
Girlfriend.
Myself.
Others.

[sammipher]

1.God
2.My husband (and children when I have some)
3.My family (mom, dad, brother...etc...)
4.Anything else that goes on in my life.
It took my husband a while to figure this out when we first got saved, but with help from our church family and our own hearts we know how our priorities should go.

[Big C]

I would have to say "my wife and children", though I spend so much time at work to contribute to our financial obligations. My rider was my priority before I was saved no doubt...and still is a passion af mine however it has become a part of ministry as well as hobby. Interesting topic.

[psychoceramic]

to repeat others post.......My God is first (sometimes i take Him down.. but i try hard not to.......)
my family is second....... (my wife and daughter and parents...)
my ministry...(which is kids and the people around me....)

and then everything esle in varying order depending....

[Oblivious]

Definitely my husband. :)

[Angeldove97]

See what's so conflicting with saying what is our top priorities is that it always is changing. You can't say the most important thing to you one minute is the same as the next. As a Christian, I try to have God's thoughts with me at all times and if I had a choice, I would totally be into ministry, but I feel a stronger calling to teach, so my college education is important. Also then my family plays a big role, so while I'm in college I call them at least every other day and talk to them on-line. I also, so I do help improve my ministering skills, help moderator a Christian site *not this one lol*....so to me it's a lot of stuff rolled into a big ball that makes me, ME. God is first...as for second, I voted for family...but then education, ministry, and everything else in my life is also around there. lol ~Angel

[Glorianna]

God's first. That includes doing His will (ministry). My family (including my family of believers) comes next.

[ChildofGod2004]

My first priority is my reltionship with Christ.
My 2nd is my family and freinds.
My 3rd is my cat.
My 4th is my church family.


:clap: :D :bow: :cool:

[The Julikenz]

Yeah, God is definitly first, His ministry, Our family (my believing brothers and sisters, and His church, as well as the unsaved) and second is growing my talents, and being educated in the Lord so that i can serve better in the first priority.

[rubberduckie]

Yeah I agree with you God, His Ministry, our family. and I did not put husband because I do not have one ;) but I really liked what you said JuLikeNz_555

[violetstar]

When I finally get married it would be my husband, Jesus is always first in my heart.

[rua2j33]

My wife runs a close second. She is my inspiration!

[Ponder]

where is love/careing for people
stuff like that

[CindyAnn]

I'd say my first priority is God, my second is my hubby, and my third would be my children, children in law, and grandchildren.

[weezyjenn]

God will always be 1st
family falls right behind that,
and then my career...I mentioned this in my last job interview..
and I still managed to get the position.

[Sheena_Va]

First is God...which includes any ministry I happen to be involved with.
Second is my Husband.
Third my children
Fourth is family, friends, and church family.
Fifth is quickly becoming this site, LoL.

[TheMainException]

I don't understand this question...what is the first priority?

[Butterfly4Christ]

God of course is number 1:clap: and my family (my children) come next since I don't have a husband:sigh:

[sweetlambofgod]

1. God
2.Family
3. Career
4.Fun

[Moros]

Family.

[Neal]

Second priority would have to be fun. I'ma fun-man. I likes fun.

[just_dance]

God first than family and close friend next

[Love&Pain]

God is my first priority in life :bow:

My family is my second priority in life :D

[Maeyken]

Wow, that is a difficult question! I suppose at this point in my life, it would either be my education or my boyfriend. It's not so much a matter of how much time I spend (cuz I definitely spend the most amount of time doing school things) but how important something is. I guess for me, it's like this: if I had to choose between them, which one would I choose?

[Zoomer]

My family.

[jcright]

family

[nvrbnunloved]

Absolutely my family :)

[Ceccia]

Music!

[Saruman]

I believe, if my career, and author, works out, I will be able to access a lot of people to God. This is really important to me, but I will let God guide me.

[Hisbygrace]

God is my first priority and then my immediate family ( husband and children).
Thencomes my extened family, ministry, home, friends.....

[labellady]

My family!

[faith renewal]

Definitely my family. My husband and my son are right there, just behind God.

[AdJesumPerMariam]

God first
husband 2nd
family third

[Meche]

My fiance is second.

[chris714ndud3]

family

[Slade]

MASTURBATION

[VanillaRose]

God 1st
Family & boyfriend 2nd
Job/School 3rd

[gizmo03]

Friends is my 2nd priority... with my relationship with God being first.

[draconus71]

God first Family second and Career third

[rock4lifehippie]

I've always told myself that I would put God first, then family, then work... and if work ever tries to come before family then I'll change my line of work. God always comes first.

[okiemommy26]

First God second Husband and children

[confuzzled_one]

My people.

[DanielJamesSimon]

I would say family, but that is of course inclusive of Husband/Wife. God, of course, comes first.

[FreeSpiritFaith]

The first priority for me is god, and the next is bringing more people to him

[GodFlute2]

A little of everything. I mean my life is "God at church," God at school," God with family," etc. I can't chose 1.

[Fonzy]

fun is for me.

[delvaughn]

My daughters are my second priority.

A very close third would be my sobriety, as a grateful recovering alcoholic and addict. Praise God!:bow:

[shasta12c]

i picked family... i hope thats including both spouse and kids.. cause i dont know which one i would choose... they take the same amount of time

[Carl Rapel]

my education is second. i spend all my other time there. not much at home and i am still so young so i really dont have a "family" like married people... so i cannot choose spouse and my sister or parents are not my second priority so education is mine.

[Nobility]

For me i can't really say.. Right now it is family and career and work, and god, and just working out life, and MONEY... (money as i want a small student loan next year)

But i can't choose one as they are so important.

[Utah Knight]

god always comes first then my family

[someone_else]

well God being first ( well i try)

my husband would come in second.

[reformedfan]

should be my husb, but ends up being the kids & their education most days :(

[pentecostalgirl0414]

School is my second priority.

[SweetLyn]

Fun is second, God is first!!

[die2live]

God must always come first. After that, I'd say ministry. However, I would consider family to be ministry, if that's what God has blessed you with. So were I ever to get married and have kids, I think I would still put ministry because family is part of that.

[AliceSOBEstudent]

I voted for DH. As his helpmate I put him before everything else on Earth (which means everything except God)

-ETA- Alhtough how you budget your time can be indicative or your priorities, it is not black and white. For example I spend more hours per week working than I do just hanging out with DH. However, since my work is as president of a small corporation that he wanted to start and provides him with a job and our family with money I believe it "counts" as time spent helping him. Same with housework, taking care of our three dogs, etc.

[jewishprincess613]

1st priority= HaShem and Torah
2nd priority= Family (my current family and the one I pray I will have after I am married in the future)
3rd priority= School

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

time wise work, but energy I am learning to give God top priority...even at work. I pray at work, and try my best to let God shine thru in all i do
my family I try and put second...family being son and husband.

[Godslilgurlalways]

God is always frist I didn't include ministry because I include that with God. I am thinking next it would be my family and friends:)

[Notrom]

I must admit to lavishing a lot of time and energy on my girlfriend!!!:blush:
Not that she minds!!! ;)

[Followers4christ]

First priority is of course God.Second is Family and third is Everything else in my life.God Bless

[LavenderMoon]

God first, then second- family

[diana_ch]

My order is like this:
1- God
2- Family
3- Ministry
4- Everything else that is fun n God created... lol

[robalan]

God first, wife second, family third. (But I'm not married yet, so right now it's just God.)

[RadicallyTransformedMom]

GOD first,
FAmily second..
then everything else

[handmaiden97]

God first, family and friends second....ministry a close enought thrid that people often accuse me of putting my work above the relationship in my life

[ChavaK]

G-d of course is top priority...everything else is secondary.
:wave: chava

[cathmomof3]

1. God
2. Husband
3. Family
4. Country

[godisgr8]

family

[ChrisCountryGirl]

God's 1st
my career/education is 2nd

The only family members I talk to on a regular basis is my mom. I have 2 siblings but I don't talk to them that much sinch we have different lifestyles/interests

[On_Fire_4_God_Gurl]

My education

[krys4ever]

My family is my second priority.

[charvel]

my work takes alot of me away from eveything else

[If Not For Grace]

I was raised Southern.. It's God, Family and Country for us.

[freyajem]

God is first.

Self is second because if I don't take care of myself, how can I take care of others.

Ministry is third for it encompasses family and all.

[Lake]

My woman.

[ysl_75]

Family is my second priority

[JPPT1974]

family

[lyonguard]

The question should be "what is second priority in your life". I plead the 5th.

[JPPT1974]

Family no doubt whether you are
Single or married!

[NostalgicGranny]

Completed the poll.