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Stewardship of our Time |
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Perhaps the
most important aspect of Stewardship, especially in today’s
world, is the proper management of the gift of time. Time is
more fleeting than any talent and more precious than any
treasure. Yet, we take little care to balance our hours,
days, and weeks. Calendars seem to fill without us even
being aware of whether we are making the best use of our
time.
God has gifted us with an amount of time which only He
knows. He requires of us that we return a portion of that
time, prime time, directly to Him and then manage well the
remainder to His glory.
Prayerful reflection will confirm that we are either
“spending’ our time as the Lord intends, or that there is a
real need for change. How do we allocate to God for prayer
and study of His Word? Do we give our family and friends
quality time in ample quantity? Do we take an appropriate
amount of time for rest and fun? Is the Body of Christ, most
specifically our own parish family, being cared for with a
sacrificial portion of our time?
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every
activity under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Membership in Immaculate Heart of Mary requires that we
commit to sharing our time with its community in worship,
fellowship, and ministry. When we accept the challenge of
putting God first, our attitudes, priorities, and spiritual
lives will definitely change. God never measures our gift by
the amount. He measures it by the cost.
“Let them trust in God who provides us richly with all
things for our use.” (1 Timothy 6:17)
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