A natural consequence of our fast paced society is the complaint of not having enough time. It is easy to utter the words, “I do not have enough time.” But the reality is that we have the same amount of time. The challenge is to decide how best to use our time. As the apostle Paul urged, “Redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5:16). This exhortation literally means using our time to its fullest advantage.
One way to begin making a wiser use of our time is to stop complaining about our lack of time! Let’s view each moment as a precious commodity. Each day is a precious gift from the Lord. To help us in being wise stewards of our time, it will help us to approach each minute as an opportunity. The following are some practical suggestions.
Take a minute to . . .
- Pray To The Father – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6).
- Help A Fellow Christian – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).
- Ponder The Glories Of Heaven – “To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you” (I Peter 1:4).
- Make Sure Your Mind Is Properly Focused – “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2).
- Remember Your Influence Is Powerful – “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world, a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:13-14).
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