Use your time wisely

"making the most of the time, because the days are evil."   Ephesians 5:6    CSB 

'Yes, I'll do that in a minute, it's on the list'. Do these statements sound familiar? These statements made in reply to someone who is relying on us, are rarely carried out. There is always something else that crops up and the requests for help go unattended.

Ask yourself a question, 'If Jesus were to ask you to do a particular thing, would your answer be the same? It's doubtful. What about the neighbour who asks for help, in your, 'want to please' mode, the neighbour would probably come off best. It's easier to say this within your own household, to your wife or husband. Why is this? Because you no longer need to prove anything. When you first met, nothing was too much trouble, you would probably have swum the ocean to please them if you could. But, when you've been together for a long time, the desire to please wanes; familiarity takes over.

If this is happening in your marriage, put an end to it - now! If you don't, there may come a time when you wish you could please them but, they are no longer around. Use your time wisely, it is over in a moment. Think back 20 years, it may seem a long time when you say it but when you consider what your were doing then, it can feel like it was only yesterday.

What are the things you are putting off? Why not get around to them today. You'll be surprised at the response you will get from your partner because they will feel so blessed by it all. It will also make you feel good as well.

Thank goodness God is not like this. Can you imagine asking Him for something and receiving the answer, 'Yes, I'll do that in a minute; it's on the list?' I know it can feel this way when we ask God for something but, there is no chance He is like that at all. He hears and responds; His priorities are always right. Perhaps He is wanting you to do the same and do that task today, while you still have the time.

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