Operating at Maximum Efficiency

     When I load the dishwasher, I have a pattern. It's a system that allows me to fill it as much as possible without crowding to the point of not cleaning well. (I believe we do this with general life as well, crowd to the point of not being able to function.) My brother loads it differently...not quite so packed like a puzzle. I don't really mind it, but one day I mentioned to my mother that I wished he would load it to "maximum efficiency". That phrase has been coming back to me lately. Am I living at maximum efficiency? Am I living to my full potential? I know I'm not getting everything done, that's for sure, but will I ever? No. So how do I pick what is important to invest in? How do I live at maximum efficiency?
     Christ calls us to put Him first in our lives. His principles are to be always on our hearts and minds. When Christ is our primary focus, everything else falls into place. That's a common phrase, but true. When our eyes are fixed on the Lord, we're not focusing on everyone and everything going on around us, and we allow Him to sort it all out. When we are looking only at God, as much as we can as humans, that is, the things which do not require our attention fall away, and we are shown the things that we need to be involved in. Our calling is always revealed if we are in tune to God. Business does not equate purpose. Do nothing simply because you think you should. If you're not called, it means there's another opportunity saved for you ahead. Sometimes we can't help the business that comes our way, but we still need to embrace it and keep our hearts on Christ. Living at maximum efficiency equates to living according to God's prompting, and spreading His grace and love in how you lead your life. Living for God is living at maximum efficiency.

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