Steven Covey came up with that simple yet brilliant statement. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. It seems to be easier said than done for most of us - myself included.
We know it when we see it. Jesus' life was marked by a relentless focus on keeping the main thing the main thing. It kept him continually at odds with the religious leaders of his day who would rather ride hobby horses than truly follow the Living God. Mother Teresa and Gandhi also seemed to be able to keep the main thing primary in their lives.
More often than not, keeping the main thing the main thing leads to conflict. Folks are more comfortable with peripheral things. They're easier to do and easier to comprehend. They're also more about us and less about - well, the main thing. Maybe that's the crux of the matter.
At the deepest level - en lo mas hondo de mi ser - in my marrow - I want the focus of my life and energies to be on the Main Thing.
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