But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2 PETER 3:8 (NKJV)
Key points:
- God is not bound by time.
- Things change when we surrender to God’s timing.
- Our focus is to be walking with God and He will do the rest.
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Time often feels like it works against us. Deadlines loom, responsibilities pile up, and we wonder how we will ever accomplish all that needs to be done.
But God, who created time itself, is not bound by it. He can change everything in a moment. What seems impossible in our own strength becomes effortless in His hands.
The Creator of the universe has a divine plan for your life, and He knows exactly how much time you need to fulfill it.
Our hope is not in our ability to manage time, but in God’s divine plan. He declares in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you.” The Creator of the universe has a divine plan for your life, and He knows exactly how much time you need to fulfill it.
What we fear could take years, God can accomplish in days when His grace enters the equation. When we surrender our schedules and trust Him, He provides the power, wisdom and efficiency to get things done. His grace can remove distractions, opens doors, accelerate your progress and get it all done.
His Grace is sufficient for you.
When we prioritise God, He aligns our steps and ensures that we have exactly the time we need.
Instead of striving today, seek Him. Let your focus be on walking in His will rather than racing against the clock. When we prioritise God, He aligns our steps and ensures that we have exactly the time we need.
Look up to your loving Father—time is in His hands, and He will always provide enough of it for His purpose to be fulfilled in you
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Lord, I trust that my time is in Your hands. Help me to seek You first and rest in Your perfect plan. Multiply my efforts, grant me wisdom, and let Your grace give me all the time I need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Devotion written by Elisha Jurgensen
Originally published as Time – God Grants Us Time
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