Rest. There is no trophy for busiest nor is there a ‘there’ for most active.
“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17
The term “time heals all wounds” is really not correct but time allows for objective thinking and alignment of life priorities. I believe Satan has turned up the speed life around a us to diminish the objectivity that patience towards time allows.
Do you ever consider the joy we allow the busyness of our lives to rob us of and the contentment we sacrifice at the altar of ‘next?’ Jesus taught us through his actions and his words to live in the moment. “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” (Proverbs 27:1 ESV).
When the Great Commission was given to the disciples by Jesus, there was no daily amount of how many and how often. The great commission was to see and value the hope and life that is the Gospel. To live lives of purpose and understanding that prays for others, volunteer to help others and give to others those things that have been entrusted to us. All of these things can be assigned to time. Take time to pray. Help others by showing their value through the time you surrender to them. Give to others in the form of time that says to them ‘you are valuable and worthy.’
I marvel at how the eyes of people will brighten when I genuinely take interest in them. Jesus teaches me through scripture the immeasurable value of the person in front of me. Take a moment today and ask someone about their life. Their dreams. What they are dealing with. Ask them how you can pray for them. Give them the gift of your time. Show them that they are valued by you because of the God who made them and the Son who died for them.
Your life is a ministry of hope and love. Your actions the most beautiful portrait that can ever be painted. Your joy the greatest weapon against Satan’s schemes. Your heart the tool from which all kindness, goodness, love and hope pours out.
Time is the most precious commodity of our short life here on earth. Reject the stress, anxiety and worry that robs, steals and kills. Consider, just consider that your time is the greatest gift that those around can ever receive.
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalm 37:7
You’ve got this.