Did you know that you will spend an average of 5 years of your life waiting in line? 6 of those months will be at stop lights! That’s not all. You’ll spend an average of 8 months opening junk mail, one year looking for things you misplaced, two years trying to call people back on the phone, four years cleaning the house, and six years eating. (Source: Priority Management Pittsburgh, Inc.)
The point? I don’t think we realize how much time we waste every day. It’s time to stop and ask, “What do I WANT to do with my time?” If we aren’t intentional with our time, it will waste away.
Here’s a good reminder: Everyone has the same amount of time in a day. True, some people live longer lives, but we each have 24-hour days. Have you noticed that the older you get the faster time goes? Boy I have. It seems to zip by. Since time keeps zipping by faster and faster, I need to spend my time doing what I WANT to do - with intent.
Edward Griggs said, “Fifteen minutes a day devoted to one definite study will make one a master in a dozen years.” Here’s the challenge. Let’s start with 15 minutes a day and intentionally do what we WANT to do. Pick something that will make you a better Christian, a better children’s pastor, a better parent, etc. Start now!
Ryan,
Thanks for writing this. I saw it on the Kidology.org blog watch and wanted to jump over and leave a comment here too.
I never though about the junk mail wasting that much time!!!
I read a book by a big name pastor, whose name I’ve forgotten[:)], who said told pastors to spend 1 hour a day in prayer and walking with God.
It was very convicting for me. It’s much easier to just throw up some to do lists for God and then get on with my so-called important work.
Much better to really dig deep into the Bible and take the time to listen and talk with God - I say 15 extra minutes of serious prayer a day could change a lot.