Time is one of those things that we never seem to have enough of in our lives. How many people are always running out of time and not getting everything done that is required of them. I was thinking about time as I am preparing for a funeral tomorrow, and how time has a way of getting away from us all?
Think about this question: Would you rather save money or time? Many people would probably focus more on money. In reality, how we spend our time is more important than how we spend our money. We live in difficult financial days, but in time you can correct money mistakes, but you cannot go back and get lost time. How many people when they get to the end of their lives wish that they can go back and do it all over again! They would have different priorities in life.
This morning, I want to encourage you to refocus your priorities, because your priorities will determine what you do with your time. Time is very precious!
I read this from John Maxwell concerning the value of time.
"To know the value of one year... ask the student who failed the final exam.
To know the value of one month... ask the mother of a premature baby.
To know the value of one week... ask the editor of a weekly magazine.
To know the value of one day...ask the worker who has 6 children at home.
To know the value of one hour...ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.
To know the value of one minute...ask the person who missed his plane.
To know the value of a second...ask the person who survived the accident.
To know the value of a millisecond...ask the person who came in second at the
Olympics.
This morning I want to encourage you to value your time!
Sometimes time last and last, and these days it feels like all I have is time. Time to kill off, and in hopes for change tomorrow. But, when I see how so many people wish for more time in a day, it makes me want to change places with those who don't have a lot of time. I would rather be so busy that I can't think, than waiting every second for God to help me, and change my circumstances. Being with Jesus there would be no more waiting or time, I look forward to the rapture or when He calls me home.
ReplyDeleteTime is so precious ,only those who run out of it seem to really appreciate what time really is. It's me working so many hours to keep my children in private school,or working late so I can't go to Church during the week.Ouch! As our times get harder and more people have to work harder to make ends meet,it won't be just money that will be lost,but more important time. I know how much it cost me when I see the price in my young sons eyes.
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