The modern world is filled with distractions. With smartphones in our hands and constant digital noise in our ears, it’s easy to let days pass without intentionally engaging with God or the people around us. We’re busy but not always fruitful. We’re connected but often lonely. This is not what we were made for.

Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 5:15–16: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” In other words, time is sacred. It’s a gift. And in an age of distraction, redeeming our time is more than practical wisdom – it’s a spiritual discipline.

We don’t often think of time management as a Christian issue, but it is. How we spend our minutes reveals what we value. If Christ is Lord of our lives, then He must also be Lord of our calendars. Yet how many of us struggle to make time for prayer, Scripture, fellowship, or service?

One reason is that our attention is constantly being hijacked. Social media, entertainment, and even good things like work and family can become idols when they crowd out God. Redeeming the time means pushing back against this current and intentionally choosing what matters most.

Jesus modelled this beautifully. Despite the pressing crowds and constant demands, He withdrew regularly to pray (Luke 5:16). He wasn’t hurried. He moved purposefully, aligning every action with the Father’s will. That same Spirit dwells in us, empowering us to live wisely and walk in step with God.

This begins with daily habits. Start your day with a moment of stillness before God. Ask Him to order your steps. Plan your time with kingdom priorities in mind. And when you fail – which we all do – remember that God’s grace is sufficient. Every day is a new opportunity to realign.

Our distracted culture tells us to fill every second. Christ invites us to be still and know that He is God (Psalm 46:10). In that stillness, we rediscover our purpose and refocus our energy. Let’s redeem our time -not to be more efficient, but to be more faithful.

Let us live each day with eternal perspective, making the most of every opportunity, and showing the world that our time – and our lives – belong to Christ.