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Not All Things Are Expedient

We often say, “I just need to set my priorities right,” but how many of us truly know what that means? Our priorities are not necessarily about tasks, they’re about values. They reveal what truly matters.
Setting priorities means deciding what deserves you, what is expedient for you to do in a particular season and time and having the courage to let go of what doesn’t.
Now, life will always offer more; there’ll always be opportunities, relationships, and responsibilities that all seem important, good or urgent. But setting priorities means admitting that you don’t have to do it all, even if you can do it all.
Honestly, our ability to do, doesn’t legitimise free will or access to make happen. All things are available to you, but not all things are expedient for you. So, what is justifiably important and aligned to your values and purpose in this season? Begin with that and let go of what’s not.
People who live intentionally aren’t necessarily busier than others; they’re just clearer. They understand that not every good thing is the right thing for now. It’s about choosing direction. You can’t build a meaningful life if your energy is scattered across everything. Clarity always comes before success.
When your focus is divided, your efficiency, creativity, and even happiness take a hit. So setting priorities isn’t just motivational talk, it’s mental hygiene. It’s how you protect your focus and create emotional space for what actually builds you.
Here’s another thing, priorities aren’t fixed; they evolve as you do. What mattered deeply last year may not matter the same way today. Growth may change what you value, and that’s okay.
The danger lies in holding on to outdated priorities out of guilt or fear. Maybe once you wanted approval, but now you crave authenticity. Maybe you used to chase busyness, but now you long for balance. Real maturity begins when you stop apologising for shifting focus toward what brings you peace and meaning.
Setting priorities is really about stewardship, managing your life like a valuable resource, not an open playground. You get one body, one mind, one lifetime. Where you spend your attention becomes the story you tell at the end.
So when you wake up tomorrow, don’t just think about what needs to be done. Think about what truly deserves your time, what brings you closer to who you’re meant to be. In the end, priorities don’t just organise your day; they shape your destiny.
What’s one thing you’ve been giving your time to lately that doesn’t really deserve it and what’s one thing you should make room for instead? Share your response anonymously through this link https://gdpd.xyz/dailygrace
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