Using Time Wisely
Be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely. Use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times. So do not be foolish but learn what the Lord wants you to do. EPHESIANS 5:15-17 NCV
Time is a gift that God has given to us all. We each have a limited amount of it, and it is up to us to use it wisely. We cannot control time, but we can control how we use it. We must be careful not to let procrastination steal our time away from us.
God has called us to be productive and to use our time wisely. We can use our time to accomplish His will and to be a blessing to those around us. This means that we must be diligent in our tasks and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way.
As we spend time with God, reading His Word and seeking His will, we will gain wisdom and insight into how we should use our time. We will learn to prioritize our tasks and to focus on the things that are most important. We will also learn to avoid the things that are superficial and superfluous.
When we use our time wisely, we will see the fruits of our labor. We will be able to accomplish more and to be more effective in our work. We will also be able to more fully enjoy the blessings that God has for us.
Let us thank God for the wisdom that He has imparted to us through His Word. Let us thank Him for His mercy and grace that enable us to be productive and to accomplish His will. Let us also ask the Holy Spirit to guide us and to help us use our time in a smart and efficient way.
As you dedicate your plans to God and focus on Him, you will see your productivity bloom. You will be able to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way, and you will be a blessing to those around you. So choose to use your time wisely and trust in Jesus Christ to guide you and lead you in all you do.
PRAYER
God, I worship You for You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. I praise You for granting me Your unmatched grace, Your grace that provides my true identity, found in You. I worship You for Your lovingkindness shown throughout my life. You are always with me—You never leave me nor forsake me. I praise Your holy name for victory and power belong to You alone. Amen.
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