This is such an interesting question!
“How one spend’s their time reflects, how it is valued.”
A lawyer may believe his time is worth $250 an hr., a surgeon $1000 an hr., a mechanic $90 an hr., a teacher $15 an hr., etc. The world has quantified and qualified the value of time based on what we do with it.
In the minds of many, a profession defines the answer to the question “why am I?”
The Lord does not place a monetary value on our time, nor does he care what profession we choose. However, He does care how both will effect our eternity.
Much of what is considered of no worth in man’s world, is priceless in God’s world. The simple truth is that the “why am I?” question, can never be answered through worldly standards or the precepts of man.
Our time is one of our most valued possessions. It cannot be replaced. It does not go backwards. Time in relation to this earthly sojourn is limited. We have been given a piece of time on earth to accomplish great things. It is during this period, that a child of God has a mission and purpose to fulfill.
So, let us consider how God would have use this gift of time.
Challenge: Consider the time you give to the Lord each day.
Spiritual Exercise:
- Go to aplacetoponder.com poetry section
- Read the poem, “Abandoned Moments and Forsaken Memories”
- Read the poem, “Promises and Procrastination”
- Read the poem, “Time To Become”
- Ask yourself: How should I use my time? (Write a schedule.)
This exercise will go hand in hand with Day Two Blog “My Spiritual Triathlon.”
Good Luck! And God Bless!
R. Lyle Johnson