Although that's is true, it does not tell us HOW we are going to get it. There is a well-known story that illustrates a way to keep order in the way we can live our life.
A college professor put a large empty jar on the table and proceeded to fill it with large rocks.
He then asked his students, "Is the jar full?" There were nods and responses of "yes."
Then, the professor poured a box of small pebbles into the jar, shook the jar so the pebbles fell down between the large rocks, and again asked, "Now is the jar full?" There were smiles and more nods and affirmative answers.
The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar, and the sand sifted down between the rocks and pebbles and once again he asked, "Is the jar full now, finally?" Amid giggles, the students again agreed that it was full.
Finally, to the surprise of the students, the professor filled the jar with water.
The wise professor went on to explain what each component had to do with life.
The rocks represent the most important things in your life; your spouse, your children, your health - things that make your life full even if everything else was lost. These things should be considered first - take care of the most important things in life before considering anything else.
The pebbles are things like your job, your house, and your car. These things are important, but could be replaced or changed without too much disruption of your life. These things are important and must be taken care of, but they are not your number one priority.
The sand is everything else; the little things. You must wash the dishes, take out the garbage, and mow the lawn, but it's not the most important part of your life. Those things can always wait until tomorrow. Don't get caught up in the small stuffs. If you fill your jar with sand first, there will be no room for rocks and pebbles - the really important things.
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand
And the water? The water represents God. No matter how busy or full you think your life is, there is always a plenty of space for God, if we let Him in.
Set priorities. Spend quality time on the most important things in our life.
Remember: Life is like a jar of rocks.
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