Managing Our Time During the Holidays. With the holidays coming up, we find ourselves lacking time to get everything done. There are so many expectations of our families during Thanksgiving and then the shopping, the family gatherings, tired children, and of course, in the end… exhausted parents! As we approach these wonderful holidays, let’s not forget the real purpose behind them. First, let’s celebrate Thanksgiving to thank God for everything He has done for us and for everything we have. Then when Christmas comes, let’s thank God again for sending His Son Jesus to save us… Wow! What a gift God gave us!
Today, I want to share with you one of the Devotionals that talks about asking God to teach us to manage our time. He knows what’s best for us and what things can go undone. He helps us prioritize our days if we let Him. Enjoy!
Lord, Teach Us to Manage Our Time
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Psalm 90:12 (NLT)
Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom.
Time is a valuable resource. No matter who we are, we are all given the same amount of time every day, and it is up to us to use it and manage it wisely.
We often get frustrated when we waste our time because we like to be in control of our lives and that includes our calendar. Therefore, part of our daily prayer needs to include asking God to help us manage our time wisely.
Ask God to help you balance your life one day at a time. You are then allowing Him to take control of your busy schedule, cancel appointments, and rearrange things throughout your day as He wills. When you give up that control to the Lord, He will make sure your life is balanced. Just remember to give Him priority in your schedule.
You also need to be flexible. Sometimes the Lord will ask you to stop doing an activity and pray for somebody or for a particular situation. The best example is when God reminds you of someone you haven’t seen in a while. It may be the Holy Spirit nudging you to pray for that person. You need to quickly obey Him and do what He’s asking you to do. If you are to be used of Him, you have to be willing to be flexible and obey His leading. This is how you make the most of your time on a daily basis.