Words of Encouragement

Godly Use of Valuable Time
Time is a precious resource that should be used wisely, as it is finite and cannot be earned back. Some say that time is more valuable than money because once spent, it is gone forever, and you can't buy more time with money. The apostle Paul did encourage us to carefully use our precious, limited resource of time. “Be very careful then, how you live,” he wrote, “not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16). God’s wisdom instructs us to fill our days with intention and care, employing them to practice obedience to Him, to love our neighbor, and to participate in Jesus’ ongoing redemption in the world.
Sadly, it’s entirely possible to ignore biblical instruction and instead use our time foolishly when we spend time doing “Marites” - engaging in idle chatter or enjoy discussing the latest gossip or rumors rather than doing productive work at home or using our God-given skills for His purpose.
Part of using time wisely is remembering that life is filled with its different seasons, but we can rest in God’s wisdom and timing. This is beautifully captured by Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. . .. He has made everything beautiful in its time” (vv. 1, 11). Recognizing that God is in control of our lives can help us walk by faith as we anticipate our eternal home with Him forever.

In His service,
Bro Gress