ARE YOU WATCHING THE CLOCK DURING THE DAY?
Time flies! How do we use it? We can never have a do-over! We can not retrieve it. By now you’ve lived some life and understand how the minutes in our day slip away. Chances are that you’ve proclaimed, “I don’t have enough time!” As I mature the time goes by faster than ever. I can’t seem to slow it down. There are definitely some ways to make our time productive without exhausting oneself. God created time. He gave us twenty four hours everyday so let’s reevaluate how we use it.
WHERE DOES THE LORD FIT INTO YOUR DAY?
There is only one way to control time for the Lord and that is purposely setting time aside to spend in prayer and reading His Word. This allows Him to speak back to us through His Word or His still small voice. When I do this I am prepared for whatever invades my day. Ask yourself if you have made time to spend with the Lord? Is it in your daily plan?
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH MOST OF YOUR TIME?
Let’s face it, our lives are filled with busyness. Some of us are working a job. Others of us are retired but are amazed at how much we still have to do. We are all squeezing in groceries, cleaning, preparing meals, traveling, paying bills, and helping our children with their children. The list is endless. It is important to set aside what I am doing and savor the moments that I have with friends and family. Nothing compares to in-depth conversation. Too often we can skim the surface, not stopping to hear the full story or depth of emotion.
I find it just as important to pencil in coffee with a friend as it is to determine the time in my day that I set aside for writing or artwork. It is too easy to seclude myself so I can feel that I have accomplished my goal and miss out on something important happening around me. How do I ensure that I am doing what I need to do or go where I need to go?
DEVOTE TIME TO THE LORD.
When you make time for God, you will be amazed at how much better your day unfolds. You will redeem the time that is given and will look back on your day with a feeling of contentment. Plan ahead, make a decision be diligent to follow through
I have gotten into a routine in the morning. As soon as I awake I make myself a hot cup of coffee, get in my comfortable chair, drag a blanket over my lap and then read a short devotional. This helps me to immediately start reflecting on Jesus. I then turn to my Bible and ask the Lord to clear my thoughts so that I can receive His thoughts. I do not rush this. It’s important to sit and ponder what I am reading. Sometimes I will journal passages that speak to my heart that day. I then sit back and rest in the Lord while lifting up praise and petitions to Him.
“THERE IS AN APPOINTED TIME FOR EVERYTHING AND THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERY EVENT UNDER HEAVEN.” ECCLESIASTES 3:1
PROMPT
Take some time right now to talk with Jesus. It can be as little as five minutes — there’s no pressure! Read Ecclesiastes 3:1 and ask Jesus to tell you what He’s appointed for you in this day? What does He want you to say “yes” to? What does he want you to say “no” or “not now” to in your life? Whatever He says, thank Him for His love and instruction, rest in His presence, and then go enjoy the time set before you.
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