I had a moment of despair today as I sorted out my Must Read bookshelf. Now, I really, really want to read all these books, but when? I realize I must settle for “inhaling”–speed-reading them.
So many dreams, so many plans….
It is useful to remember that God has given me enough time for what HE has has planned for me to do, and to make sure that I do do that.
I found this passage from Rick Warren helpful.
Time is the great equalizer. We all have the same amount of it. The difference between successful people and average people is this: Achievers manage their time wisely. Rather than wasting time or spending time, they invest time
People are realizing that time is more important than money. Money is a renewable resource – there are always ways to get more of it. But time is a limited resource.
You only have a certain allotment of time in your life. When it’s used up…that’s it! YOUR TIME IS YOUR LIFE. When you give someone your money, you’ve given them something that you can replace. But when you give someone your time, you’ve given them a part of your life. This means “time management” is really “life management.”
A question to consider as you work this week: “How much of what I’m doing right now is going to count ten years from now…50 years from now.. or for eternity?”
You have just enough time to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. If you “can’t get it all done” it means (1) You’re doing things God never intended for you to do, or (2) You’re doing the right thing in the wrong way.
Read more at http://blog.pastors.com/blogs/pcom/time-of-your-life/
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Anita Mathias says
February 16, 2011 at 10:33 pmHi Penny, This is a really hard one to get right! I look back regretfully at so much time traded for money!! I think Warren is right, isn't he?
Penelopepiscopal says
February 16, 2011 at 6:23 pmBoy, does this hit home. I am pretty sure I am doing both the right thing the wrong way and things I'm not really needing to do.
My mom, who is 86, called the other day to say that she has decided to take a new medication that will cost her $75 a month but will cut down on one doctor visit a month. She decided that her time was more valuable than the money. She sounded as if she had reached a new understanding of how she lives her life. I was glad.