Time Wise

. . . walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time . . . Ephesians 5:15 (KJV)

Time and I are becoming better acquainted. When my days were determined by a work, school, and family schedule, not a moment was available, or so it seemed. Looking back, there were always blank spaces.

Although time can feel elusive, it never changes. Those little boring blank spaces that can sometimes grow out of control call my attention today. Time is the same but I have changed. What do you do when you think you have nothing to do? Are you the one with the distant stare? Does your mind shift while you are waiting in line at the grocery, MVA, bank, or stuck in traffic? During these moments one can feel as if being held hostage by time, waiting. What can we do as we wait?

Blank spaces of time can be used, we can adjust and refocus. The notion of wise time can be wise waiting--using waiting time as an opportunity to meditate, reflect or pray through our own circumstances or that of others. Therefore, we are creating a sacred space, filling in one blank space at a time, with God at its center.

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for Your grace and mercy. In the name of Jesus, help us avoid distraction as we fill in our blank spaces wisely, keeping the time You have given us in focus. Amen.

© 2009 Evelyn Taylor