by Keri Gosa Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. -Ephesians 5:15-17
Time is an interesting thing. When my girls were little they gauged time in sleeps. We lived out of state away from grandparents most of their childhood so they were always counting to the next visit with Grandma and Grandpa. They might say 30 more sleeps until we see them again or 12 more sleeps till we are at their house. It eased their minds to count down the sleeps until an event or visit happened. That was their way of gauging time. I think about time a lot when I am praying. In prayer we usually want the answers soon if not even now. God has His own perfect timing which doesn’t always or might never match our timelines. Take Joseph, he lived for roughly 13 years serving Potipher and in prison. I am sure he was praying about his situation and God had him wait. That waiting created an even better story. Waiting can be hard and gauging time can be even more difficult, but God always has perfect timing. Thank goodness God doesn’t make us count sleeps until we get our answers. His timing is always perfect no matter the amount of sleeps. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you so much for sending your Son at the perfect time to wash away my sins and give me eternal life. Please help me to use my time wisely in service to You in all that I do. Amen.
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About the AuthorsThe authors of this Lenten devotional are all staff members of Zion Lutheran Church & School of Wayside. They have answered the call to preach and teach the good news of salvation to both the young and the old of the school and congregation. This group of believers have a strong faith rooted in the Word. They are all members of the church professing the Christian faith and are excited to share their love of Jesus with you during this season. Archives
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