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Jul 07, 2013

Your Time is a Terrible Thing to Waste (part 1)

Passage: Ephesians 5:15-17

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:Rhythm

Detail:

Finding rhythm with our time involves seeing it as...

1.  A gift not to be taken for granted.

2.  To be given.
     Our time is to be given to:
          •  The Lord
          •  Our loved ones
          •  Our labor
          •  Our leisure

2.  Something to be guided by God.
     This involves:
       Practical steps of understanding time:
          Chronos:
               >  Pace yourself
               >  Build rituals
               >  Oscillate work and rest
          Kairos:
               >  Release expectations
               >  Seize opportunities
               >  Anticipate what's next
       Biblical steps to understanding time:
          •  Repenting of wasted opportunites
          •  Releasing your guilt to God
          •  Remembering the days are evil
          •  Redeeming your time for Christ
          •  Recognizing God's plan for our time