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Redeeming the Time: Making Every Minute Count
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." - Ephesians 5:15-16 (KJV)
By the end of today, I will have driven over 500 miles to attend two important meetings for people I love. I just returned from leading a Revival in Oregon, I maintain a daily podcast, father nine children, work full-time, and serve in local church ministry. Through these experiences, I've discovered something life-changing—a "redeeming the time" mindset.
I'm no expert, but I've found that when thinking about time management, we often focus only on big chunks of time. The reality I've discovered is that to be fruitful in ministry and life, I must use the small moments. If I can master the minutes, the months and years take care of themselves.
This simple approach has helped me memorize entire books of the Bible, maintain an active ministry, and be present in my children's lives. My process might be called "prepared extemporaneous"—like today, I have tomorrow's sermon notes and Bible in the seat beside me, plus an audio version I've listened to while driving.
I've learned to always carry something to "master the minutes." When memorizing Scripture, I keep what I'm memorizing with me to use moments in waiting rooms or other brief pauses. In Christianity, we sometimes say, "I don't have enough time," but I've found everyone has exactly the same amount—the difference is what we prioritize and how we manage what we're given.
This isn't revolutionary wisdom. It's simply something I've stumbled upon that has transformed my effectiveness. The Lord showed me that faithfulness in small moments creates capacity for larger ministry. As the Scripture says, "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much" (Luke 16:10, KJV).
Perhaps you too might find that capturing those seemingly insignificant moments—the five minutes here, the ten minutes there—could multiply your effectiveness for His kingdom. I'm still learning this daily, but the fruit I've seen in my own life encourages me to continue redeeming even the smallest moments for eternal purposes.
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