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Every one of us has priorities. Whether we write them down or not, our daily choices reveal what we value most. Jesus, too, had priorities, and His life shows us what must shape our own. In Mark 1, after an exhausting day of ministry—preaching, casting out demons, and healing—Jesus did something unexpected. While most of us would have chosen rest, He rose early, withdrew to a desolate place, and prayed. In doing so, Jesus modeled a crucial priority: communion with the Father. He didn’t merely fit prayer into His schedule—He built His life around it. If the Son of God prioritized prayer, how much more should we?
But prayer wasn’t His only priority. As His fame grew and crowds sought Him out, the disciples urged Jesus to stay in Capernaum and continue healing. Yet, Jesus made it clear—His mission was to preach the gospel. Though miracles conf ...