An encouraging/convicting quote

I am still in a constant fight against the bent in my heart to be idle. I don't know if I will ever completely overcome, but it is just one more thing in my life to remind me that I need the Lord and His help every single day. I was reading from Elizabeth Elliot's book "Discipline" the other day and I was so challenged by something she said....

" 'I hold me fast by Thee, Ruler of time, King of Eternity' is the expression of faith that my temporality is understood only in the infinite context of eternity. Not even the tiny dewdrop lacks the care and attention of the Lover of all. Shall I then think of any detail of my earthly life, even so little a thing as a minute of one of my hours, as without meaning? How shall I answer to my Master for my time?"

WOW! How shall I answer to my Master for my time? How shall you answer to the Master for your time? What a heart probing and convicting question. It is helpful for me to think on the fact that God is aware of every detail of my life, and He cares about those details. It is easy for me to squander my time away, but I want to be able to answer my Master with words that show that I was a good steward of the time He gave me.

No matter what season of life you may find yourself in, we are to be good stewards of our time, and use it wisely. Here's to perseverance and faith in the fight!

"Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,
making the most of your time, because the days are evil."
Ephesians 5:15 & 16