7 Habits for Faithful Living: A Christian's Guide to Covey's Principles_3

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Each beautifully designed, infographic-rich deck unpacks one of Covey's renowned habits, complementing his principles with relevant Biblical teachings and verses. This series is perfect for:

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Our decks cover:

Introduction to the 7 Habits
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

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Relevant Bible verses that reinforce each principle
Christian perspectives on applying the habits
Practical tips for implementing these ideas in daily life

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1. #3: Put First
Things First
“Things that matter most must never be at
the mercy of things that matter least”
~ Goethe
Graphics and Artwork from various sources, including:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.
Slides by EY

2. Habit #3: Put First
Things First
1.Management Follows Leadership: Translating
Vision Into Action
2.The Power of Independent Will: Aligning Our
Desires with Our Values
3.The Time Management Matrix: Focusing on
Importance, Not Just Urgency
4.Saying “No” to the Good to Say “Yes” to the Best
5.Quadrant II Weekly Organizing: Scheduling Your
Priorities, Not Prioritizing Your Schedule
6.Stewardship Delegation: Empowering Others to
Contribute

3. 1. Management Follows
Leadership: Translating
Vision Into Action
•“Habits 1 and 2 are absolutely essential and
prerequisite to Habit 3... But with that foundation,
you can become principle-centered, day-in and day-
out, moment-by-moment, by living Habit 3 -- by
practicing effective self-management.”
•Once you have defined your mission and values
(leadership), you must effectively manage yourself to
live in alignment with them (management). This
involves discipline and execution.
•Faith without works is dead. After seeking God’s will
and discerning His plan, we must actively apply His
principles and walk in obedience.
•“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive
yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22)

4. 2. The Power of Independent Will: Aligning
Our Desires with Our Values
•“It is the fourth human endowment – independent will – that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them.”
•We can choose to act on our values even when our feelings or impulses tempt us to do otherwise. This is the essence of integrity – walking our talk.
•We have the power to resist temptation and choose the path of righteousness through the strength of the Holy Spirit.
•“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13)

5. 4G Time
Management
1.Principle-centred
2.Conscience-directed
3.Defines one’s Unique Mission
4.Balances one’s Life
5.Greater context through weekly organizing
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

6. 3. The Time Management
Matrix: Focusing on
Importance, Not Just Urgency
•“Quadrant II is the heart of effective personal management. It
deals with things that are not urgent, but are important.”
•Quadrant II activities are important but not urgent, like building
relationships, planning, personal development, and
preventative maintenance. Focusing on Quadrant II activities
reduces crises and leads to a more balanced and effective life.
•We can prioritize our relationship with God and invest in
Kingdom-building activities that have eternal significance,
even when they are not urgent.
•“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these
things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

7. 4. Saying “No”
to the Good to
Say “Yes” to
the Best
•"The enemy of the 'best' is
often the 'good.’”
•To prioritize Quadrant II
activities, we must learn to
say “no” to other activities,
even good and seemingly
urgent things, that pull us
away from our highest
priorities.
•We must be willing to
decline good opportunities
and activities that distract
us from our primary calling
and service to God.
•“For many are invited, but
few are chosen.” (Matthew
22:14)
•A quadrant II organizer
will need to meet 6
important criteria:
•Coherence
•Balance
•Quadrant II focus
•A People
Dimension
•Flexibility
•Portability

8. Scheduling
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

9. 5. Quadrant II Weekly Organizing:
Scheduling Your Priorities, Not
Prioritizing Your Schedule
• “The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule,
but to schedule your priorities.”
•Organize your life on a weekly basis, scheduling
time for your most important roles and goals, with
flexibility for daily adaptation and unexpected
events.
•We can plan our weeks intentionally, dedicating
time for prayer, worship, fellowship, service, and
rest, aligning our activities with our spiritual
priorities.
•"Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but
the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.
On it you shall not do any work." (Exodus 20:9-10a)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

10. 6. Stewardship Delegation:
Empowering Others to
Contribute
•“But effectively delegating to others is perhaps the
single most powerful high-leverage activity there is.”
•Delegate tasks to others in a way that empowers them
to be responsible for results, not just methods. This
frees you to focus on your highest priorities and allows
others to grow and develop their talents.
•We can empower others to serve within the Body of
Christ, equipping and encouraging them to use their
gifts for His glory.
•"Each of you should use whatever gift you have
received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s
grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The Infographics Edition.

11. Habit #3: Put First
Things First
1.Management Follows Leadership: Translating Vision
Into Action
2.The Power of Independent Will: Aligning Our Desires
with Our Values
3.The Time Management Matrix: Focusing on
Importance, Not Just Urgency
4.Saying “No” to the Good to Say “Yes” to the Best
5.Quadrant II Weekly Organizing: Scheduling Your
Priorities, Not Prioritizing Your Schedule
6.Stewardship Delegation: Empowering Others to
Contribute
Habit 3 empowers us to prioritize our lives
around God's will and effectively manage
ourselves to fulfill His purposes for our lives.

13. Applications &
Final Thoughts
Next Session
Habit #4: Think Win-Win