It is felt when our lives are not in order, but how often do we take the time to discern why and what digits to take to get it in order? Many times we just wait and hope things will change on its own by letting the time go by. Even when it feels like it lifts, that lifting is typically short lived.

We all know what it’s like to experience chaos in our lives, schedule, and environment. This leads to overwhelm and stress that hinders forward movement into the things you are called to. While some experience chaos more often than others, some people find themselves in a perpetual state of chaos. As a believer, this should not be your story. 

Why Your Life Is Out Of Order

Here are some reasons your life, including our schedule and environment, remains out of order.

Comfort

You’ve gotten comfortable with the chaos and dysfunction in your life. It feels like it takes and requires too much to pursue order in the areas that have gotten out of order. You have accepted this to be your new normal and you have trained yourself to function in it.

You don’t want to face the fear of the unknown and challenges, which would require you to leave what’s familiar and comfortable. Fear and anxiety has you held back because you don't want to pursue that which you cannot control or predict.

False Identity 

You have accepted and believed lies about who you are and your capabilities. For example, this sounds like...

• I’m not a planner
• I'm not an organizer 
• That’s just who/how I am

What you are really communicating is not that you aren't but rather you won't. Planning, organization, and bring order to your life and schedule are skills that can be developed over time. The truth is that you are hiding behind a false identity instead of embracing the process to learn the skills to grow, get better, and execute. 

Spiritually Blind

You lack the revelation that the same Power and Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you as a believer. Therefore your Helper and Guide, is with you and desires to help you get your life in order. Many times we ignore Him or don't follow His instructions to get our lives in order or maintain order when it is established.

You lack the revelation that you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you. You find it easy to read and say but harder to believe and live. Instead of walking by faith, you are walking by sight. To get your life in order seem, looks, and feels too hard. You haven’t realized that He desire to help and guide you so you can organize the chaos and get your life in order. You don't have to do it alone or in your own strength. 

Misprioritization

Your priorities are nonexistent, misaligned, or not in proper order. When this is the case, your pursuits are all over the place. You are not able to obtain focus or advance in the things you are called to do because your life and schedule is chaotic. You’re ignoring the chaos and finding other things and people more important than what you should be doing and focusing on as determined and instructed by God.

Your life reflects a lack of boundaries and intentionality. Even when you realize what your priorities from God are or what they should be, you don't take the necessary steps to protect and guard the order you need to establish and maintain to make progress.

Pride

You are potentially prideful, refusing to get the help you need. Yes the Holy Spirit is your present help but He is also your guide to show you the people and resources He is trying to get you to partner with to help you get your life in order. In some cases you won’t start or step out because you don’t want to be or feel embarrassed or look bad. You refuse take advantage of free resources and invest into the things that can bring order to your life. 

Your Next Digits To Get Your Life In Order

So here’s your next digits, whether your life is out of order now or in another moment/season:

First, ADMIT!

Admit the problem: “Blank is chaotic and out of order.” You can't move beyond what you won't admit. 

Second, ACCEPT!

Accept the reality and responsibility: “I’ve allowed blank to get this way." Don't feel condemned but do obtain the conviction and humility required to be honest about the disorder in your life and what led to it getting that way.

Third, ADDRESS!

Address the issue by taking action: Do what it takes to get your life in order. Move beyond the awareness of the chaos and disorder. Identify which of the causes listed above or causes identified to you by the Holy Spirit are the problem and take action to correct and adjust your actions and mindset so you can improve and experience change.

Fourth, ADJUST!

Adjust the approach and pivot as needed: Establish and maintain order. Remember you are building as skill to help you establish and maintain order. Things won't get or stay perfect. In different season you may have to make adjustments to your approach to creating and maintaining order in your life. Be led by the Holy Spirit and you will adjust well no matter what challenges or obstacles come your way.

GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER

The harsh reality is that it’s not the devil or an attack of the enemy… it’s you! Your life is or is getting our of order because of you. It’s time to get your life in order. Partner with the Holy Spirit and navigate through the 4 steps listed above to do so. 

So go organize the chaos and get your life in order so you can acquire greater levels of success and impact in the areas of influence you are called to in this season and the season to come.

The FBD Podcast Episode: Get Your Life In Order

Catch the full podcast episode on this topic on YouTube by clicking the embedded video below. Enjoy!