22 March 2009
Have you ever struggled to redeem the time, thinking, “Is there something more profitable that I could be doing?” Our time can be spent unwisely and disappear on the unnecessary things if our priorities are not where they should be.
I really appreciate Anna Sofia’s post, “Am I wasting my life?” where she shares how they decide what they will do with their time by asking questions about the task in question. In the post she writes:
“A Christian doesn’t want to do something just for the personal enjoyment she gets out of it — she wants to serve others. Thus our endeavors, whether entrepreneurial or ministry, should be driven by the needs of others, rather than by our own interests. When we find ourselves feeling aimless and purposeless, it’s time to move our focus back to His kingdom interests, and lay our personal desires and dreams and hobbies on the altar.“
It is our natural sinful tendency to gravitate towards doing the things that we desire, rather than making the sacrifices to do the things that are of eternal significance.
I encourage you to go and read the article, I think you will be encouraged.
“Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” – James 4:14
how true!! and i love the verse james 4:14!!! thanks 4 posting!!!
My daughters and I enjoyed reading this morning. It lead to very interesting discussion. Clarice
Thanks for posting this! Very encouraging. :)
Hello!
My brother-in-law is wondering what kind of lences do you use to take your pictures? He is blowned away by the results and as an amateur photographer, he’s very curious ! As soon as I have a minute (I’m at work), I’ll read Anna Sophia’s post.
Your blog is amazing!
Thanks for the link Emily! I will be checking it out :)
I design my own blog, and I was wondering how you are well as others, have space above the title with the background there. Please..I would love if you told me. If you could email me or comment on my blog that would be great!
God Bless,
Lauren Anne
Hi Emily!
What a pretty picture.
I can’t wait to see you again on Friday(Lord willing)!
Blessings,
~Livvy
What a rich inspiring post!!!! :)
That quote Anna Sofia is SUPERB….
thank you SO much for sharing.
Many Blessings~ Miss Jen
Having experienced loss a few times in the past year, this is something that’s been weighing very heavy on my heart lately. Thank you!!
Hi Emily Rose,
Thank you for an encouraging read! My pastor encouraged every one in our church to record every 15 minuets what they accomplish for one day. It is amazing how much time we waste.
Hope to hear from you soon!
~Much Love & Many Blessings~
McKenzie Elizabeth
I came across that article on Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin’s blog a few days ago and loved it! Redeeming the time is such an excellent strategy! :)
~Amanda~
Dearest Miss Emily Rose,
This quote was just SO good….
that I used it for my “Thoughtful Thursday” post…. you can check it out here…
http://blessedfemina.blogspot.com/2009/03/thoughtful-thursday_26.html
Thank you for introducing it (and the article) to me…. ;) Bless you dear friend!!!!
Love in Christ,
Miss Jen