Everyday each of us are given 86,400 tiny gifts in the form of seconds. That's right there is 86,400 seconds in every day we live! Wow...that is a lot and yet how many times do we say, "Where did the time go!" When Andrew was killed at 17 I felt like it was so unfair...he had his whole life ahead of him and yet it was over! The hardest thing was I had to keep living. It made me really examine my time and realize that every breath I breathe I am accountable for and need to really make it count. So self evaluation is a must! Where do I put my time? How much time is wasted? How much time does God get out of each day? The questions go on and on? Have you ever asked yourself those questions?
Well, if you are looking for a place to really invest your gift of time...start with the children. You knew I would say that didn't you? :) Time spent on the children will never be wasted. Anyone who works with children knows that they grow up so fast. Invite them to church with you or better yet sign up to teach them. The truths they learn as children...good or bad are planted deep within their soul life. What an awesome privilege to be a part of building a spiritual foundation in their lives! You can also invest in the children by praying for them. I challenge you to take a few minutes daily to call their names out in prayer and claim God's best for their lives!
