“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

Despite the snow on Easter morning, the season outside seems to be changing. The days are getting longer, the skies are sunnier, and we are getting back to going outside after the long winter months. But with this passing season comes the rush to get things done before summer vacations and the end of the school year. It seems as if there is not enough time these days to get everything done.

Many people think they’re organized and use their time efficiently but, in reality, most of us work according to external pressures, with the most demanding things getting done first. It’s called tyranny of the urgent.

Author Larry Burkett calls about doing some interviews before one of his books, doing a survey of stay-at-home moms and how they dealt with time management in their homes. The most common comment was something like, “It seems like I never get everything done now. I don’t know how I was able to work and keep a home, but I did.”

Not using time wisely usually results from being disorganized. Disorganization is an accumulation of little bad habits all strung together and it is the major enemy of getting stuff done. It is important to keep a good balance. As important as good organization of your time is, don’t go overboard. We all need down time, and quiet time to be with our God in prayer. Ask God to help you budget your time so you can keep a good balance in your everyday life. And of course, that includes spending time with Him.

Psalm 37:23 ~ “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way.”

God’s Blessings,

Pastor Nyck