Time Management and God's Glory

We all have 168 hours that God has blessed us with this week. How will you use these hours? Look at the list below and write in how many hours will be needed this week for the following:

Sleep - ________
Exercise - ________
Family Time - _______
God Time - ______
Work - _______
Friend/Networking - ______
Prayer - ______
Child Sports - ______

Well, that's all, right? Or did I forget:

Netflix - ______
Social Media - ______
Video Game - ______
Fantasy Sports - ______
Shopping - ______

I could continue, but I'll stop there. With all of the options we face each day, how do we manage our time? Paul writes to the church at Corinth: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." -- First Corinthians 10:31

Here are a few tips on managing the time God has blessed us with for His Glory. 

• Rely on God's Wisdom 

An attribute about God is He is all-wise. God knows everything there is to know and this does not only include future events, past events, and what is done in secret. But this also includes the best way for you and I to use our 168 hours. 

Isaiah writes in Isaiah 55:8-9, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher then your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts."

We can rely on God's Wisdom by taking time at the beginning of each week and the beginning of each day asking Him to direct our steps and to grant wisdom to us in using the time He's given. 

• Be a Good Steward of what God has given - Time

Not only should we rely on God's wisdom, but we should also, remember that God is the One who has blessed us with this precious gift - Time. Psalm 24:1, David writes, "The earth is the LORD's and everything in it." Yes, the trees, grass, animals, humans, all belong to God. So does "time". 

So, as we seek God's wisdom in how to use time, ask Him to remind us that time is a precious gift from Him. 

• Tips for Time Management

Not only has God blessed us with "time" each day, but He has also blessed us with tools that we can use to manage our time. Here is a list that I have used in the past or currently using:

Google Calendar - www.google.com/calendar
Asana - www.asana.com
Trello - www.trello.com
​Wunderlist - https://www.wunderlist.com/
RescueTime - www.rescuetime.com

Do you struggle with time management? How are you currently working on managing your 168 hours?