Maridel Willer

The most important thing in our life is our relationships.  They are the only thing that is eternal. The purpose for having an orderly life is to have the little details of life under control so you have time to spend building your key relationships.  If your key relationships are healthy and your life is orderly, then you are able to use whatever margin you have left to reach out to others as the Lord leads. 

The way to become more organized is a process involving: 

1.  Setting goals and priorities 

2.  Cutting out any unnecessary activities that don’t support your goals 

3.  Creating a routine  4.  Making time in the routine for building relationships 

5.  Putting systems in place to handle the repetitive tasks of life (such as paperwork/bills, laundry, housecleaning, cooking, etc.)  6.  Establishing the habit of using your new systems and routine 

7.  Training your children to be responsible by following the routine and teaching them life skills through chores and enjoying life together.