When we make a schedule each week, we have a plan to follow. Rather than be governed by the events of the day, we should try to control the events as much as possible. You can evaluate whether or not you have been a good steward of time by seeing where you use your time.
The Planning Sheet
To further help you in the details of your weekly and daily activities, look at Figure 12.3 as a sample of a daily planning sheet that covers one week. One must be careful not to become preoccupied with paperwork or with making lists and outlining plans. However, an outline plan will help you remember appointments and plan time so you do not retrace your steps or forget obligations that may waste time. If there is a full-time church worker who can fill in your weekly appointments, so much the better. Otherwise, you must do it yourself.