My friend and I had a lot to learn in those early years of marriage. I needed to learn structure and have a plan to organize my day. She, on the other hand, needed to learn that people are far more important than an immaculate house. Organization should be the framework within which we live and work, but it should not control our lives. We must find a balance between organization and people.
Flexibility is the key.
For you naturally organized women, give yourself permission to relax and enjoy special moments without feeling guilty. For the procrastinators, don't use every excuse in your imagination to keep from accomplishing your work. Using our time wisely doesn't always mean working. Rather, it means we should have a plan that allows us to control our day rather than letting the circumstances of the day control us. The amazing result is a more peaceful, relaxed life that allows the love of Jesus to shine through.