Time

Time is something we all have, but we use it differently. One thing is certain: it’s limited, and we want to make the most of it. I’m still figuring out how to use mine wisely—especially as someone involved in a lot, sometimes scatterbrained, easily distracted, and leaning into “sacrifice.”

Right after college, I thought I had adulthood and time management all figured out. I was hard-headed, a little delusional, and convinced I could chart my own course. Arrogance and a need for control turned those years into some of the most frustrating of my life. It wasn’t until exhaustion and burnout hit that I realized I wasn’t the one who should be dictating my time—or my life.

I came crawling back to Jesus. I wanted peace, fulfillment, and purpose. For three years, I tried doing it my way—letting my flesh, the world, and the enemy convince me they had better offers. I worked myself into the ground, filled my schedule chasing fleeting success, and let every new notification reroute my path. My mind, body, and spirit were screaming: stop. Seek what’s real. Seek Jesus.

I’m not a perfect Christian (they don’t exist), and I’m not a veteran in this walk, but I’m no longer the person who says they believe in Jesus and then tries to negotiate with God like He owes me a favor. God moved fast when my heart got right. He showed me my gifts—leadership, work ethic, intentionality, purpose—and how to use them. I’m hungry for the Word, active in church and community, seeking His way, and eager to build His Kingdom as the man He created me to be.

Being still was harder than I expected. It wasn’t about doing more; it was about stopping. Instead of waking with an agenda, I prayed. Instead of praying for what I wanted, I prayed for what God wanted. I stopped needing constant stimulation. I learned to be still. It was uncomfortable, humbling, and revealing—but I felt God cleansing what held me back. He’s still building me, and I’ve stopped fighting it.

Now, I align daily with God’s will. Time no longer slips through my fingers. It’s never been about “time management.” It’s about spending it where God wants me: with Him, His people, His will, His church. The crazy part? The very things He placed in my life are what I wanted all along.

How is God asking for your time and attention? What does your time look like these days?

Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that He is God.
Luke 10:39-42 – Choosing presence with Jesus over busyness is always the better portion.
1 Corinthians 14:33 – God’s peace replaces the confusion of a life lived my way.

GODSPEED…