Time is a mysterious commodity.

It really is not. But sometimes we talk about it like it is the biggest puzzle ever.

Time has worked the same way throughout my life. Night has always followed day, and dawn has always brought another sunrise. Every day still holds 24 hours. It is so repetitive that it sometimes seems monotonous.

But you and I talk about not having enough time. We whine about running out of time. We complain that time is slipping away.

Christians are sometimes among the worst offenders. The catchphrase of lethargic Christianity is, “I’m just too busy.”

You are probably no busier than the next person. You have just made different choices.

Jesus was busy on a mission to save the world. But the Gospels never record Him saying, “I’m just too busy.”

Could it be that many of us have trained ourselves for busyness?

The Bible gives us plenty to consider about the wise use of time. For time’s sake, I will not list every reference.

But the truth is that many people are poor stewards of the days of their lives. Every individual gets to choose how to spend each daily 24-hour allotment.

Stop complaining about how busy you are. Learn to make better choices.

Some people are addicted to the extreme of busyness. Others are lazy and prefer to whine about time. Neither is wise stewardship.

You are not God. You cannot make time.

But He did give you free will. Time already exists, and every human being has been given this present. You can learn to manage your daily time budget well and thereby make the most of the years of your life.

You cannot find time either. It is not missing. Each moment and minute arrives in the present.

You cannot make time or find time. But you can make better choices.

You are never going to find the time for the things that matter. You will have to ruthlessly take the time to work, serve, grow, and meet your goals.

Set godly goals. Make good choices. Manage your time so it works for you, not against you.

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. 😉