Priorities

I read a blog post someone posted on Facebook the other day and ever since I have been focused on asking myself, what are my priorities? What are the things that matter most, and am I putting my best self and my unhurried time into those things? Or am I spending too much of myself on things that don't matter. Of course my number one is God. But does he get my number one spot? Does he get the best part of me and my day? Id like to say yes, but the truth is, in this stage of life, with a young toddler, He doesn't. Not even close. And thankfully His grace is abundant. But I want to work on that. My number twos are my husband and kid. And while my kid does in fact get plenty of my time, am I using it wisely? Am I focused on the right things? Am I teaching her good values? Id like to think so! I'm pretty darn proud of the kid we have raised thus far. She is kind and tender hearted. She is giving and loves to share. But I guess what I do see is that I find myself trying too hard on the things that don't matter too. You know what I mean, right? Best dressed, well traveled, lots of new experiences, Pinterest perfect toddlerhood. These things are ok, but they aren't what matter most. What matters most is that she loves God and loves people. That she has self control and is trustworthy. That she has a gentle spirit and shows grace to others. So which of these things are getting the best of our time together?! And last but certainly not least is my wonderful husband. My amazing, kindhearted, selfless, Jesus loving husband who often gets the very last of me. The worst parts of me. And still he says he's crazy in love with me. Boy did I luck out! Maybe some of my Pinterest surfing time could go to serving him better?! 

I think my overall point here is that I often find myself wasting too much energy on the things that just don't matter in the end. The things that are fun but worldly. And some of the best things and people in my life aren't getting the best parts of me and my day. I want to change that.