A Prayer for Discipline in Your Time and Priorities

Your Daily Prayer

Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Daily Meditation

When life’s calendar overflows with commitments, it can be hard to discern what’s truly important. In this relatable devotional, Laura Bailey reflects on how our time can quickly get consumed by good things—yet still leave us feeling spiritually empty. She draws from 1 Corinthians 10:23 to challenge us to rethink our calendars, our hearts, and our priorities.

Through a busy season of endless events, Laura invites us to pause and ask: Just because we can, does that mean we should? By seeking the Lord’s guidance, we can learn to live more intentionally, create margin for the things that matter most, and align our lives with the eternal purpose of serving and glorifying God.

📝 Main Takeaways

Reflect on how busyness—even with good things—can lead to spiritual exhaustion.
Learn how to assess your calendar with a heart of discernment, not just desire.
Discover why prioritizing God’s will and the good of others transforms your daily choices.
Be encouraged to build margin for what truly matters: relationships, rest, and gospel-focused living.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced

1 Corinthians 10:23 – “I am allowed to do anything—but not everything is beneficial…”
1 Corinthians 10:24 – “Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.”

🙌 Calls to Action

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🔗 Resources & Mentions

Devotional by: Laura Bailey
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0:00.0	Life Audio.
0:12.6	Thank you for listening to your daily prayer, a podcast dedicated to helping you find the words you need to connect with your Father in heaven.
0:21.4	No matter what is going on in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you.
0:26.6	Right after this short word from our sponsor, we will pray through today's prayer on discipline
0:32.2	and our time and priorities together.
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