Finding Peace in an Imbalanced WorldSample

Reflect

Time is a precious commodity we can never get back.

“There’s an old proverb that says, ‘time is money.’ This statement isn’t exactly correct. Time is worth much more than money. Time is, literally, life. And what we do with our time determines the quality of our life.” - Author unknown.

This quote brought to mind the following scripture.

Where you deposit your treasure (in this case, your time) is where you fix your thoughts, and your heart will long to be there also. Luke 12:34 TPT

It is crucial to be mindful of where we invest our time, energy, thoughts, and finances. Are our investments well-considered and purposeful? Or are we confused, scattered, and simply going through life greasing the squeaky wheel?

The Bible offers this encouragement on how we spend our time:

We are merely moving shadows and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. Rescue me from my rebellion. Psalms 39:6-8a (NLT)

Remember, shame is not welcome here. Don't let busyness, guilt, or distractions take you away from building a legacy for those behind you. Keep going, keep pushing through. A breakthrough is coming! I envision God reaching out His hand in our troubles, giving us a little smile and a wink with a twinkle in His eyes, and saying, “I’m proud of you for not giving up and persevering through trouble.”

Through self-reflection, we develop a deeper understanding of our thoughts and behaviors, which allows us to choose a more positive direction.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, reveal any negative words I say that speak death to the lives and situations around me. Strengthen me to take them captive before they are released from my mouth. Guard my heart. Let words of gratitude be spoken instead of those used to tear down. May the words of my mouth be encouraging and build others up. In Jesus’ name, Amen.