TURNING POINT TUESDAY: IT’S TIME TO START RECLAIMING YOUR TIME: What unhealthy situation, relationship, or thing is stealing your TIME?

How we spend our time plays a vital role in living

a healthy and productive life. You probably have heard the saying; There is NOT enough time in a day. I recall times in my life when I was trying to juggle multiple events and it was more than difficult to say the least. Many people will identify with singing this tune, "If I only had more time I would be able to____." Have you used Time as an excuse for not completing an assignment, not achieving a goal, or not attending a function? The reality is God the Magnificent creator of our world and everything in it, knew exactly what he was doing when he perfectly created time. However, because God gives us free will it is up to us to choose how we spend it.

I can honestly say when I look back over my life there are situations, people, and things that took up TOO much of my time. This is something that I allowed to happen and no one's fault but my own. When we allow unhealthy internal and external factors to consume our time it takes away from Fulfilling our Dynamic Destiny. Just think about that relationship you might have with someone that is negatively affecting your spirit. If you have a friend that can't wait to fill your head with gossip and filth, you have to ask, "Is this an effective use of my time?" Or what about that hobby that turns into an addiction? It is important for people to have an outlet to relax and gather their thoughts. However, if that outlet takes time away from the important things in life then it has to go! I recently joined facebook after putting it off due to the negative hype about it in the media. Now I can say I am excited about joining facebook because I have been able to connect with classmates and family members. In contrary, I have to be disciplined in Why and When I access facebook or the Internet, because I refuse to let it take away valuable time I should be spending to better myself and lend a helping hand to someone in need. We as humans can spend all day doing things that are unhealthy for our spirits, but the activities that can actually bless us take up only a small portion of our time. If you do not believe me, "How many hours a day do you watch television verses reading an inspirational book?" What about this one, "How long do you talk on the phone verses volunteering in your community?" This message is not to condemn you, because when I share what is on my heart I am being challenged to Clean Up My Act! My desire is for ALL of us to start evaluating what should and shouldn't take up our time. If something is not helping you or someone else then you should really assess whether or not it should fit into your schedule.

When I think about the fact that hundreds of people did not wake up to see this beautiful day, it really challenges me to make better use of my time. Now hold on to your seats, this is the Whopper question, "How much time do you give to God?" If your prayer life only involves asking God to bless your meal three times a day, I can tell you this is not how you fulfill your Dynamic Destiny. I know because there was a time in my life when I allowed God to take back seat. My job, family, and hobbies became more important than spending time with my Heavenly Father. When it was time to spend time with God in prayer and devotion I became too tired to hold my eyes open. When I think back on this time in my life, I did not have joy, peace, or self control. I was easily agitated by the most insignificant events in life. I promised my readers I would keep it real and that is exactly what I am going to do. My heart is to encourage every one I meet to live a life that is designed by God for you and you only.
A couple of ways you can live a purposeful life is to Take Back your Priorities and Time! For those of you who are really serious about fulfilling your Destiny, I challenge you to document how your time is spent. Starting today, write down your activities and how much time you devote to each activity. Do it for at least 7 days and I guarantee you will have a desire to rearrange your Priority List. By the third day when you take a peek at your log, you might be inspired to restructure and eliminate some dead weight activities in your life. Not only will RECLAIMING your time bless you, it will also bless those who mean so much to you (Our Father which art in heaven, Family, Friends, Community). I leave you with this scripture: Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Making the very most of the time (buying up each opportunity), because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16 Amplified.

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