Day Two

Jesus' Example - pgs 117-121

Realize
1. Near the end of His earthly ministry, Jesus said to His Father, "I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do" (John 17:4 NKJV). What does this verse reveal about Jesus' goals and priorities for His life?

2. According to Acts 20:24, how were the apostle Paul's goals and priorities similar to those of the Lord Jesus?

Reflect
3. If your goal in life is to glorify God and to finish the work He has given you to do, how should that affect your daily schedule and the way you use your time?

4. What helpful insight does Ephesians 2:10 give regarding the specific responsibilities and activities of believers? What difference can this perspective make as you seek to live a well-ordered, godly life?

Respond
5. Describe your typical day (or week). List the activities in which you are involved on a regular basis.

6. Consider the activities about that are "negotiable." Does each of these activities for in with you (and God's) priorities? Why or why not?

7. Prioritize each of the negotiable activities by ranking them with numbers. Are you tending to the top priorities? If not, what can you do now in order to simplify your schedule and your life so that you are acting on what is most important? Ask God what adjustments He wants you to make in your schedule, so that you can be sure you are glorifying Him and fulfilling His agenda for your life.

8. What do you need to do in order to be able to go to bed each night and say, "Today I finished the work that the Lord gave me to do"?

Prayer of the Day
Lord, You know my schedule and all the demands that seem to come at me from every direction. Please help me make wise choices regarding my daily activities, so that at the end of the day I can say that I finished the work that You gave me to do. Amen.