July 15, 2014
The anticipation of what we plan to do often overrides the reality of what we are doing. In other words, it’s easier to dream than to do. But, all the while we anticipate good and important things we will do, precious time is slipping away.
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5.15-17)
Benjamin Franklin stated this truth similarly: “Do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of”. The most common excuse not to do things is “I don’t have the time”. Fact is, every person is allotted the exact same amount of time every day: twenty-four hours. It’s much too easy to rush headlong through those twenty-four hours, without carefully considering how we have spent them.
I consider myself to be a fairly wise money manager. Like most people, I’ve always known resources were limited, and needed to be managed well. As such, I’ve generally been careful not to fritter away small amounts on a consistent basis so they could be saved for things that really mattered. If only I managed time as well! Time spent in front of the television, or with electronic entertainment, easily stretches on much too long. Days come and go, and more important things I aspire to do are left undone.
A regular time study is helpful in getting an accurate picture of time management. Good time managers regularly evaluate their use of time during a typical day and week. As such, they can see how best to maximize their energies for important priorities. This fits well with being “careful how you walk”. A time study, then, allows us to better budget for key kingdom priorities like specific service, study, prayer, outreach, disciple making, etc.
Each of us are allotted an equal amount of time today. How will you invest your portion to best serve the great plan of our King and the kingdom?
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5.15-17)
Benjamin Franklin stated this truth similarly: “Do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of”. The most common excuse not to do things is “I don’t have the time”. Fact is, every person is allotted the exact same amount of time every day: twenty-four hours. It’s much too easy to rush headlong through those twenty-four hours, without carefully considering how we have spent them.
I consider myself to be a fairly wise money manager. Like most people, I’ve always known resources were limited, and needed to be managed well. As such, I’ve generally been careful not to fritter away small amounts on a consistent basis so they could be saved for things that really mattered. If only I managed time as well! Time spent in front of the television, or with electronic entertainment, easily stretches on much too long. Days come and go, and more important things I aspire to do are left undone.
A regular time study is helpful in getting an accurate picture of time management. Good time managers regularly evaluate their use of time during a typical day and week. As such, they can see how best to maximize their energies for important priorities. This fits well with being “careful how you walk”. A time study, then, allows us to better budget for key kingdom priorities like specific service, study, prayer, outreach, disciple making, etc.
Each of us are allotted an equal amount of time today. How will you invest your portion to best serve the great plan of our King and the kingdom?
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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