Ephesians 5:15-21

Ephesians 5:15-21
English Standard Version (ESV)

  Time is fleeting.  It felt like last weekend flew by, even though it had an extra day.  The days are just packed, whether we're trying to get things done around the house or just relax.  One second I look down, and when I look back up some days it feels like my children have aged six months.  Time slips by, whether we're paying attention or not.
  So Paul is challenging us to live well, to pay attention, to make the best use of our time.  If we're not careful, we'll fritter away the hours by filling our time, and then there won't be any time left for God.  So think carefully about your time, and fill it first with the things that matter.  Put God first, and make sure the rest of the day is ordered afterward, so that your first love, your best energy, is directed towards Almighty God, who will give you the wisdom to do everything else well.
  May we plan our days well, for in doing so, we order our lives around Christ, our King.