First, Second, and Third Before Home

Life as a Christian involves balancing a partnership with God, where understanding His will is less about rigid absolutes and more about individual insight, allowing believers to lead meaningful lives anchored in faith, love, and purpose. Finding harmony between spiritual commitments and daily responsibilities can be approached through a model resembling a baseball diamond, which provides a framework for prioritizing one's relationship with God, family, work, and creative expression.

In Shawn's teaching, the metaphor of baseball is used to illustrate the priorities in the Christian life, emphasizing that the first base—RELATIONSHIPS of LOVE, primarily with God, and then with others such as spouses, children, family, neighbors, and even enemies—should be the foundational focus before addressing any other life challenges. This approach stresses the importance of agape love, suggesting that loving God and others with selfless love should guide every action and decision.

"People Over Programs" emphasizes prioritizing relationships, treating individuals with love rather than focusing solely on program outcomes. The next priority is "Maintenance," which entails regular attention to sustaining all aspects of life, including physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional well-being, ensuring happiness and efficient daily functioning.

The teaching emphasizes the foundational importance of cultivating strong relationships with God, family, and others as the first priority, followed by maintaining various aspects of life such as physical, intellectual, and financial well-being. Additionally, it highlights the crucial role of creative expression across occupations, hobbies, and personal pursuits in enhancing human joy and making life's maintenance more manageable.

Prioritize building loving relationships with God, your spouse, children, extended family, neighbors, and even enemies, while also focusing on maintaining physical, intellectual, spiritual, financial, educational, and emotional well-being. Balance these commitments with creative expression and leisure activities like dining out, going to the beach, or watching films, ensuring relaxation and enjoyment in family life.

The teaching emphasizes a structured and interactive approach to life, focusing on maintaining balanced relationships with God, family, and others while creatively engaging in personal and professional domains. By applying this prioritizing template, one can navigate life’s challenges and opportunities with clarity, ensuring time is taken for leisure and relaxation with loved ones.

Living life to the fullest involves being a responsible steward of the gifts God has given, especially focusing on family and fulfilling one's purpose in His name. This approach is adaptable to various roles, such as businesswoman, lawyer, or shopkeeper, and encourages individuals to maximize their potential by following this guiding principle.