Creating and Maintaining a Balanced Schedule
Day 2: Redeem the Time
Ephesians 5:15-16 Look therefore carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
A believer can redeem, or make time significant to God, by being “filled in spirit” (v. 18). When we walk according to the Spirit and fellowship with the Lord, we do not lose time; instead, we redeem it.
In order to bear fruit for the Lord, we must have a schedule. Without a schedule for our daily living, much of our day will be wasted. A schedule based on a plan strengthens our human life and church life. We should pray much while making this schedule so that it is complete and balanced.
Although we must schedule morning prayer, reading the Bible, and visiting other believers, our schedules will vary based on our individual circumstances. We need to take small steps so that steady progress can be made. Being revived each morning is twenty minutes at the most, including ten minutes for reading the Word and ten minutes for prayer. We can begin with five minutes for reading the Word and five minutes for prayer. After six months the time can be increased to seven and a half minutes for reading the Word and prayer, and by the end of the year our morning revival can be twenty minutes.
Reflect:
In what ways can we build a schedule and prioritize the Lord?
Prayer:
“Lord, help me to be intentional about my time. Make room in my schedule for You.”
