Wasted Time

Wasted Time


  As I reflect on the day that just passed, I wonder just where did it go?  That precious thing called time that we misuse on a daily basis, as we wish half our lives away just watching the clock, is it time to go home yet seems to be the biggest thief of my time.  Oh come on you watch the clock too as you are at work waiting for the minute you can head home.  Yesterday I was off, so of course time went to warp speed as I visited with my mom, nieces and their precious new babies Zella and Andy.

I wonder how God feels about us wasting so much of time here on earth?  How would He like to see you spending your time?  There are many differences  in the world, but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. God has allotted twenty-four hours to each one of us.   It is not uncommon to hear comments like, “There just isn’t enough time in a day to do everything I need to do.” “I just don’t know where the time goes.” “I’ll try to find time, but I’m hard pressed for time at the present.”    Life with all its demands is far too busy.

The bible tells us to not waste time, especially when it's used to worry.   
Matthew 6:31-33 KJV
 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.  33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  We need to examine our lives to see where we are wasting our time that could be used to
develop our relationship with God.  We can see our hearts when we take a long look at where we been expending our time.   We need to recognize our need of God's power and
 righteousness to help Us organize our lives around spiritual things and religious God fearing people.  Do not waste time with those that do not accept God as their Father.  Pray for them continually that they may also quit wasting time and give their lives over to our Heavenly Father.  When we quit worrying and wasting time we will see that God will fulfill all our needs.  

Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes [shall be] iron and brass; and as thy days, [so shall] thy strength [be].

Jesus teaches us to quit worrying  and trust in Him.  God is the author of time and the performer of miracles. If we would look to the wisdom found in His Word, and apply it, we can release His miracle working power in our lives so as to enable us to make the most of our time.  God speaks of time in the bible on several occasions:  Psalm 90:12
12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.   

Isaiah 49:4 KJV
 4Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God.

Are you wasting or investing the time God has given you?

  Ecclesiastes 11:4-6 KJV
 4He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

If you sit around and watch time pass you are going to miss out on what God has for you.
There are no “rewind” or “delete” buttons in our life. The life we live, minute by minute, remains with us. It cannot be changed. However, if we messed it up, it can be forgiven and forgotten by God.  Even as christians we have to make better use of our time.  Serving God should come first and foremost in our lives.  Taking TIME for GOD is curtail in being a good Stewart.

Lord, I realize that you love me just the way I am, and only you can take a broken life and make it brand new. Only you can provide the right direction. From this day on, I may trip and fall occasionally, but I’ll immediately reach out for Your hand and get back up and follow You.” Lord, please direct me in using my time constructively and with my heart focused on you.  Anytime I find myself reflecting on the past and wishing I could change things please keep me online with the present, and help me to not worry about tomorrow, for you have not promised me that.  I thank you for this present time.  I lift you ip Father and give all the glory to you. Amen!