I Choose Today to Set Priorities

My husband and I have some longtime friends who opened up about a struggle they were having in their marriage. The root of their tension was simple but significant—they weren’t prioritizing time together. Each had their own agenda of what needed to be done, but more often than not, those plans didn’t include the other person.

Eventually, feelings of neglect surfaced, and with them came tension, misunderstanding, and blame.

We shared with them what has helped us stay connected through the busyness of life: intentional touchpoints. Every morning, we “meet” in my husband’s office for coffee, conversation, a short devotional, and prayer. We call it our touchpoint. It typically lasts between 15–30 minutes, depending on the day. Then on Fridays after work, we unwind on the back porch—just the two of us. No agenda. Just connection.

These two intentional moments have done wonders for our relationship. We’ve learned more about each other, had lively conversations, laughed together, cried together, asked for forgiveness, and extended it freely.

But there’s another relationship that deserves this same kind of intentionality—our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

When I set aside time to be with God, everything shifts. Our relationship deepens, strengthens, and flourishes. I learn more about Him through His Word—and more about myself in the process. Our conversations through prayer are filled with real emotion. I’ve laughed with God, cried in His presence, asked for forgiveness, and been met with grace.

The Apostle Paul puts it this way:

“So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.”

— Romans 5:11, NLT

Just like our friends needed to realign their priorities to nurture their marriage, we must do the same in our relationship with the Lord. This is the most important relationship in your life. So let me ask—how are you prioritizing it?

Take a moment to reflect: Are you making time for the One who gave everything to be close to you? Is there a space in your day—however small—where you meet with God just to bewith Him?

It’s never about perfection. It’s about presence.

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Today’s Step

Open your calendar or planner and set a daily touchpoint with God. Whether it’s 10 minutes in the morning or 15 minutes before bed, protect it like you would a meeting with a loved one. Use that time to read a short passage of scripture, talk to God in prayer, and listen for His voice. Start today—and watch your relationship grow.