On Sunday, Pastor John talked about Ephesians 5 and "making the most of every opportunity." I had to ask myself: Am I living wisely? Am I making the most of every opportunity? Am I making the most of my time and not taking anything or anyone for granted?
So Sunday night, I contemplated how I can really redeem my time the next two and a half weeks and the answer came: give up gchat and facebook, the two most addicting devices. It consumes me. It's time I learn to redeem that time in prayer and the Word. Day 1: absolutely difficult and miserable. I didn't know what to do!! Day 2: power of prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit and I'm A-ok! Well, maybe not completely but definitely a huge difference. I realized that I like to take breaks in between doing work so I turn to gchat and fb but 10 minute breaks turn into hours. Bad Bad Bad, I know. So, until Dec. 18 when I take my last final, I will try to redeem my time as much as possible and I know that God will do his work!
On the topic of prayer, it's amazing how refreshing prayer can be if you make it consistent in your life. Talk to God! He is listening. I'm trying something new here. Every time I find myself sitting on my butt and thinking about my future or what I'm struggling with, I instead pray. It is written,
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18When I pray, I can also pray for my brothers and sisters, pray for this world, pray for my classmates, pray for my family. There are so many people in my life who are important to me so I know that praying for them is the greatest gift I can offer.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16I really am thankful for the people in my life! I couldn't have asked for the most encouraging family in Christ. Let's make every relationship God-centered and redeem time with every person you know!
