Leadership Axiom: It’s not what you do today, it’s what you do everyday that makes a difference. And what we do everyday, over and over again shapes us more than we know. What’s on your list of EVERYDAY priorities?

1. Hit my knees in prayer.

Prayer is a profession of our faith & dependence upon God. Nothing more important than the relationship born on our knees as believers.

2. Connect with a truth from God’s word.

God speaks to us through His word. Why would I refuse to hear from God? Opening the Bible must be a daily practice.

3. Kiss my wife.

Not a difficult discipline. I never want to take for granted the incredible gift God has given me in my beautiful, virtuous wife. And thankfully, one of her love languages is physical touch, so win-win.

4. Share the Gospel with someone.

Billy Graham said it takes 20 conversations before someone gives their lives to Christ. I want to be faithful to move people along toward that life changing decisions.

5. Spend eye to eye, face to face time with my kids.

Kids spell love T.I.M.E. I want to let them know they’re at the top of my priorities. Eye to eye, face to face moments have to be fought for with the flurry of distractions we face. But it’s worth it! Always want to ask, “Did they see my eyes today?”

6. One another a member of my church.

At least 44 “one another” verses in the New Testament – serve, pray, encourage, love, honor, etc., etc. Practicing the one another’s keeps us focused on the needs of others & helps people & our church grow. Great list HERE.

7. Encourage a church planter.

Having planted three churches I know the loneliness, the discouragement, the isolation that planters can face. I also know the fuel that a little bit of encouragement can add to a leaders life. I want to be a daily encourager of those on the front lines through church planting.

8. Read at least one chapter of a book.

Harry Truman said, “All leaders are readers.” Reading is a discipline that must be prioritized. My goal is to read at least one chapter of a book everyday. With 365 days in a year, that means I’ll probably read around 30 books every year. That’s a good goal & a lot of learning.

9. Exercise.

Better rest, greater stamina, longer life. Lots of benefits to exercise. 20-30 minutes everyday is a must.

10. Watch the sunset.

I’m fortunate to live in a place with incredible sunsets. Never want to take that for granted. If it’s at all possible, I’ll fight for time gazing at the artistry of our Father revealing Himself to us through color & clouds.

What would you add to this list of EVERYDAY activities?

Sunset at the Madisonville Lighthouse.