We understand that you're struggling with time management and we're here to support you in prayer and with biblical guidance. Firstly, it's important to remember that God wants us to redeem the time because the days are evil. This is told to us in Ephesians 5:16 WEB:
"making the most of the time, because the days are evil."
Time is a precious gift from God, and managing it wisely is a key aspect of good stewardship. Ecclesiastes 3:1 WEB says,
"For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven."
To manage your time better, consider the following biblical principles:
1. **Prioritize**: Not all tasks are equally important. Focus on what truly matters and aligns with God's will. In Matthew 6:33 WEB,
"But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
2. **Plan**: Make a conscious effort to plan your day. This can help you stay focused and organized. Proverbs 21:5 WEB tells us,
"The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty."
3. **Avoid Procrastination**: Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today. Proverbs 6:6-8 WEB gives us the example of the ant,
"Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest."
4. **Rest**: Remember that God instituted a day of rest. It's important to take time to rejuvenate both physically and spiritually. In Exodus 20:8-10 WEB,
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to Yahweh your God. You shall not do any work in it, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your livestock, nor your stranger who is within your gates."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you, in Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is struggling with time management. Lord, guide them by your Holy Spirit to prioritize their tasks, plan their days wisely, avoid procrastination, and remember to rest in You. Help them to be good stewards of the time You have given them, seeking first Your kingdom and Your righteousness in Jesus Christ.
In Jesus name, we come before you, Amen.
We encourage you to keep your focus on God and trust in Him to help you manage your time effectively. He is always with you and will guide you in all wisdom.
Finally, it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. It is by his death and resurrection at the cross that we have salvation.