There are only so many days we are given, so many hours to use, so many minutes to further God’s Kingdom. Before you know it the tomorrows turn into yesterdays, yesterdays turn into last years, and then the time is gone. How are you using the precious gift of time that the Lord has entrusted you with?
As my children begin to reach closer to adulthood the phrases of, “Am I doing enough?” and “Make each moment count”, constantly run through my mind. As I was seeking the Lord in prayer this week, He was asking me to give up things in my life that were time wasters, time that I could be using with my children instead. My replies always went something to the effect of, “Are you sure God? It really doesn’t matter does it? Please give me a sign that this is what you really want me to do.”
Guess what? I got my sign…….the very next day the Lord gave me these words…
The calling of motherhood, is one of the highest callings a woman can have. It’s something to be taken very seriously, a position that was given by God. We will be accountable to Him for how our time is spent, for how much time we have devoted to our families. When we neglect our duties, we are neglecting our relationship with God as well.
The things that have taken up time and space in our lives need to go if they stop us from getting closer to God and our families. A legacy of a mother’s time is one of the most important legacies we can leave our children.
If I could turn back the pages of time, you would find me spending more of my time on the floor with my young babies….playing with dolls, building the lego cities, having tea parties and coloring pictures of Winnie the Pooh.
Are their things in your life that need to go? What if you cut your time in half that was spent watching television or being on the computer? What kind of difference could you make?Don’t waste another moment dear sisters, the time is now to be a mama, the time is now to teach them while their young.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he
will not turn from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6
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Many Blessings~
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Shari,
One of the greatest gifts homeschooling gives us is the gift of TIME. I wrote about it in an article called “Why We Homeschool” on the Mardel homeschooling site. I’m thankful for the time I had with my daughters (now 20 and 23), “never enough, but so much more than my friends who chose another educational option.” I loved the hours of reading together on the couch, acting out the battle of Jericho with Lego walls and counting bears,and morning devotions. RICH RICH RICH. We gave up some stuff along the way, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Blessings from Be Not Weary today
Lori~ I agree, nothing compares to the time we can spend with our children. The memories made are worth more than gold. Thank you for stopping by.
Blessings~
Shari
I think I have a few things to get rid of! thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Sylvia!
Blessings~
Shar
Shari, this was a GREAT post. I loved it! It’s so easy to get distracted with things, and let the time slip away when our kids are young. I would like it if you would share this post on my blog: http://courtshipconnection.com/?p=2342
I think it’s worth sharing!
Kathie
Kathie~
I would love to do that. It would need to be after the first of the year for me. You can email me if you would like to discuss it further.
Blessings~
Shari
I am right there with you my friend. I have time wasters and really need to get control of it. That time should be spend in worship or with my children and husband. Thank you for the encouragement and for another wonderful link up!
Thank you for stopping by friend!
Beautiful post.
I am sharing this one. Great thoughts here… God help me focus on what is important (First, YOU!) and then, simplify the rest 🙂
Thank you for your kind words Emily!
Blessings~
Shari
May we be good stewards of the time and all other resources God has entrusted to us. Thanks for the great post & for hosting, & God bless!
Thank you for linking up!
Blessings~
Shari
Amen! The words He gave you are ones I need to post around my house, especially by my computer!
Thank you for your kind words dear friend. I need them posted by my computer as well.
Blessings~
Shari