Focus. Sometimes, I wish heaven could administer a divine eyeglass prescription to help me see what is truly important.
How prone I am to distraction. I can easily get preoccupied with daily tasks, sometimes too much. I can receive a trivial text that sidetracks me from my original priority plans for the day. And then there's social media. I'd be lying if I didn't admit I've been sucked into too much screen time too many times.
The truth is that our time management matters to God. The same Creator who lovingly and carefully formed every detail of this magnificent world also chose to make us individually for His glory and pleasure. He made us intentionally, with His good purpose in mind. That means we are given the gift of breath in our lungs every day because He still has things for us to do.
How nearsighted I can be, attending to my agenda and interests, which may or may not align with my Creator's plan for me that day. I may have chosen to clean out that messy closet or read that book, but did I first ask God for His will? Maybe what He planned was for me to call a lonely friend instead. I may be today's answer to a friend's prayer who wonders if anyone genuinely cares.
We all have the same twenty-four hours each day. That's 168 hours each week or 61,320 hours in a year. God created us to do His good will every day. We are on His mission.
God the Father creates each of us uniquely, and what we are supposed to do is specific to us. When we fulfill God's plan, we will find contentment in living our day's purpose.
It's time to make each moment count. God numbers our days, and He does not promise us tomorrow. Spend quality time each day with Him through His Word and in prayer. Ask Him to make your will conform to His and to guide you on how you should go. He will be faithful and prompt you to spend quality time with someone or be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Linda Greene may be an ordinary woman, but she marvels at her extraordinary God. She seeks to inspire others in their life journeys. Linda shares her remarkable God stories with you through written, spoken, and sung words. As a singer-songwriter, she creates songs to encourage, inspire, and bring hope. In addition to writing, Linda cherishes time spent with family, and you will often find her meeting with friends over a good cup of coffee. An animal and nature lover, she regularly enjoys walking her rescue dogs on the various beautiful trails in New England.