Time is one of the most valuable resources we have – and one we can never get back. As followers of Christ, we’re called to steward our time well, using it not just for productivity, but for eternal purpose.

Paul writes, “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15–16). That phrase, “make the most,” comes from a term meaning “to redeem.” In other words, we’re to reclaim our time for God’s purposes.

It’s easy to let days slip by filled with distractions. Social media, entertainment, busy schedules – they’re not inherently wrong, but they can numb us to God’s voice and mission. What if we began to see our time as a sacred trust?

Jesus modelled this perfectly. He was never rushed, yet He always had time for people. He healed, taught, and prayed with complete intentionality. He wasn’t driven by the urgent, but by the eternal.

Psalm 90:12 offers a prayer we need today: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  When we remember life is short, we start to live differently. We choose priorities that matter – prayer, people, purpose.

Here are a few ways to redeem your time:

• Start your day with God. Even a few quiet moments can reorient your heart.
• Be present. Your undivided attention is a gift to others.
• Say no to good things to say yes to the best things.

Jesus said, “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.” (Matthew 6:33). That applies to how we spend our minutes and hours, not just our years. We don’t need to be constantly doing more – we need to be doing what matters most.

Let’s stop letting time happen to us. Let’s redeem it for the glory of God.