Part two

As i began in my last post, I'll try up finish here.  Having our priorities in proper place can only happen when we understand what is actually important.  We all have very many little things that are important for the moment.  This happens because of so many decisions we must make.  If we are not monks, then we live in the world and thus have wants, needs and responsibilities.
But not being monastic does not mean that we cannot be godly.  We all must strive after a path of godliness, regardless of how full our plate is.  The challenge is in discerning the plates contents.
Especially living in America, it is far too easy to get distracted with all that takes place, far too much of it is mere frivolity.  Not being a monk doesn't mean we can waste our time on foolishness.
In short, assess where you are, don't get distracted by frivolity and give up what keeps you from the pursuit of holiness.  Temporal life is very short.  Out eternal life will be determined by this short time here. What are you doing to form your soul into one that is pleasing to God?