Redeeming the Time

Redeeming the Time
Ephesians 5:16
6/27/10

“Time is the only thing that cannot be recycled it is because time doesn't come back.”

Ephesians 5:16 making the most of you time, because the days are evil.
-Making the best of every moment

Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead.
-Unhook from the past. Do not feel guilty because it wastes time.

1 Timothy 1:15 IT is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save simmer, among whom I am foremost of all.
-get rid of past glories, grudges, and grief. Past glories keep us from focusing on today.
-rejoice everyday as we give Him the time.

Matthew 6:34 So, do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
-don’t worry about the future. God commands us to live in the present.
-for today we are called to serve.

1Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit.

Psalms 55:22 Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
-Spend your time wisely.
-Spend time with the Lord in the morning.
-Accomplish what He wants us to accomplish

Psalms 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom.

Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.

James 4:17 Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.
-procrastinating is sin

Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
-We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Today we are to serve the Lord

1Thessolians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made know to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all conphrension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;
. -always be thankful

Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to hose who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
-prioritizing to His standards
-doing what He has called me to do

1. Today is a provided day. God gifted me the day. It is His. We are to be stewards of this day—what is His Will for today.
2. Is this the best? Am I giving Him my all
3. Work in the power of the Holy Spirit. He will work through you and give you the necessary skills to accomplish the task.
4. God is sovereign over this day.