God tells us to use our time “not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:15-17). This means take great care in how you live. Live responsibly and wisely. Make the most of every minute by making the best use of your time.
You can’t afford to be reckless with your days and hours, to make poor choices about how you spend time. Your time is your life, and you’re on assignment from God. You have a purpose. You were saved to serve. And you are God’s workmanship, created in Christ for good works (Ephesians 2:10).
Seek to use your golden, God-given minutes on what really matters, not on worldly pursuits and purposes. An exceptional woman wrote this principle: You can never kill time without injuring eternity.
RENEWING RESOURCES
Drawn from A Woman’s Walk with God by Elizabeth George. This encouraging resource is an invitation to experience the joys of moment-by-moment living in the Lord’s power–and producing the fruit of the Spirit in every circumstance!
Jim and Elizabeth George
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people
live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14
million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of
Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.
Learn more about Jim and Elizabeth George here.
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