"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace." Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ESV
Everything we possess, are partnered with, or have a responsibility over is a seed. Our time is the field and whatever we sow has the ability to flourish if sown and cared for correctly. However, neglecting certain parts of our lives and failing to prioritize correctly can lead to unnecessary stress, anxiety, and deterioration of the harvest we have sown into. In the scripture above, the Word of God clearly says that there is a time for everything, but we don't have the capacity to do it all at once. Properly prioritizing things in your life according to biblical wisdom and principals will not only alleviate you from a few pitfalls and roadblocks, but it will align you with the Word of God in such a way that an abundance of favor and blessings can flow more freely.
As adults we often face the stress of balancing work, marriage, children, friendships, and church. The best way to properly organize and manage your time is to set boundaries and time schedules. You can't focus 90% of your time on work and then expect your marriage to flourish. Remember, there should be a time for everything! Set aside time for your spouse and children a few times a week, put your phone on silent sometimes, learn to multitask, and be intentional about spending your time on the things that are important to you. Set proper boundaries and prioritize what you place your time and effort into.
In Matthew 25:14-30 we see the parable of the master who gave his servants responsibility over his finances while he was away. Of the three servants, two of them invested and worked wisely and were able to multiply what they were given, but one servant just buried his portion, and nothing came of it. We are each given a portion of time and responsibility and should use wisdom to do the best we can with what we possess. If we sow and invest our time and effort into the proper things, we will see increase and reap a plentiful harvest.
- Alone Time with God
- Time with Spouse & Children
- Time for Work Responsibilities
- Time for Church & Ministry
"Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom." Psalm 90:12 NLT
Don't put away for tomorrow what you can accomplish today. Find time to rest but don't be lazy when it comes to being intentional about getting things done. Remain sensitive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and if God tells you to get something done, get it done.
