What Time It Is

Posted by Debra at 12:00 AM | Categorized as


Submitted By Sherry Moore, Patriot Mom and teacher
Do you know what time it is? In Ecclesiastes, God's Word reminds us that there is a time for "every event under heaven." Some seasons of our lives can seem very long, but in hindsight, they are just the blink of an eye.

Raising children is one such season. I remember very well how the days can pass in a blur from one sunrise to the other and how truly exhausting the responsibilities can be when children are small.

In fact, it often feels that way still. Now that my kids are a little older, our days are incredibly busy, even though they are able to do many more things for themselves. I continue to realize how quickly time is passing with my kids, and there is urgency in my heart to train them in the things that matter.

I find myself begging God for more time, but what I really need to do is make sure I am using the time we are given wisely. I have to stop and ask God, "What time is it today?" This requires a conscious effort on my part to be proactive in "renewing my mind" (Romans 12:1-2).

I pray God will help me to understand "what time it is", to focus my heart on the moment at hand, and to accept (and even embrace) that time with gratitude, rather than longing for another.

"There is an appointed time for everything." Ecclesiastes 3:1

1 comments:

  1. the4j's says
    February 2, 2010 9:45 PM  

    Wow~ really needed to read that right now. God keeps reminding me of how I am spending my time. Thanks for the encouragement.

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