Walking Wisely With Time and Choices
📖 Ephesians 5:15–16 (NKJV)
“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
My Dear Children,
God’s Word calls us to live carefully and wisely. To walk circumspectly means to pay close attention to how we live, how we spend our time, and the choices we make each day. Time is a gift from God, and once it passes, it cannot be recovered.
The Bible reminds us that the days are evil, meaning there are many distractions that can pull us away from what is good and purposeful. God therefore instructs us to redeem the time, to make good use of every opportunity He gives us for learning, growth, and service.
Relevance to Life and Family
As school begins, time will be filled with lessons, homework, rest, and responsibilities. Parents guide children by helping them create healthy routines and make wise choices. When families value time as God’s gift, learning becomes focused and meaningful.
Using time wisely honors God and prepares children for success both in school and in life.
Family Reflection
What does it mean to redeem the time?
How can our family use time more wisely each day?
What distractions can pull us away from God’s purpose?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of time. Teach our family to walk wisely and use each day well. Help us make choices that honor You and lead to growth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Amen
This statement means that one should always value his /her time wisely & meaningful; all this can be achieved right from childhood instilling & valuewing of whatever one does, balancing God, homework & watching tv & playing video games, this helps to build a strong self discipline in children because success always follow those who respect their time.
LUBEGA EMMANUEL KISIGA well said fellow builder. A good morning
Time is one precious resource we spend without knowing what's left. We surely ought to spend it wisely. - ME
Munye Emma that's for sure.... unfortunately, it's us to leave, we found and will leave it here.....so twebereremu 🙏🏿
Amen.
Time is the one thing we cannot buy. Once a minute passes, it cannot be recovered. We often think we have plenty of time, but the time we are given is specifically for the tasks we are called to fulfill. When time is wasted, it can take seasons to recover what was lost. Let us use our time wisely and do what we are called to do at the right moment, because there is no room for excuses once time has slipped away.
Amen and Amen