In this fast paced world we live in, we are truly governed by time. Everything we do depends on time. We build schedules to try to fit all we have to do into our day and still have enough time for rest at night. Our time is precious, but we are in such a hurry we may not always take the time to make every minute count. Count for what? What does it mean to make our time on earth count?  As Christians our time and how we spend our days should be devoted to Christ. This includes our jobs, our home life, our free time, etc. Everything we do here on earth echoes into eternity.

If you were to stand before God today and He asked what you’ve done with your time on earth for His kingdom or even just how many people have you shared the gospel with in the last year, would you have a good answer? This is not to say that good works or anything other than God’s mercy in sending His Son saves us, but we are created for good works.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

We exist because of God. He designed each of us uniquely and with different skills and abilities to carry out His purpose. We are to use our talents and abilities in our everyday lives. God places opportunities in our lives to carry out the good works He has planned for us. That is why every moment counts. Whether you are a stay at home mom or you have a specific career, or you are going to school working towards a career,etc., God has you there for a reason. You may not understand why you are where you are at this time, but you can rest assured that God has you there and has equipped you to carry out His purpose right where you are. 

Don’t be discouraged if you feel like you’re not where you should be. God knows what you are capable of, He knows exactly where He wants you. The best thing to do is let everything you do and say be done in love and with carrying out good works for God. This is what pleases our Father!!!!

“Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24