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Embrace the Time

  • Laura Thomas
  • November 10, 2022
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Time.

It’s a slippery friend. It falls through our fingers; we chase it down; it can be kind to us; we attempt to clutch it tight; we are ravaged by it and set each day by it. It’s our constant companion and our evil enemy.

And we all wish we could embrace it more and be governed by it less.

There’s something incredibly comforting about knowing God is not governed by time. The Bible tells us that a day is as a thousand years for Him. He is Alpha and Omega. Beginning and End.

And yet in His kindness toward us, He offers rhythms of rest to soothe our souls. With our best in mind, he shares the joy of ‘Sabbath-ing’, bringing balance to our crazy culture of hurry that we might be intentional about taking time to regularly rest these weary bodies of ours. Giving us opportunities to count not our minutes—but our blessings.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12, NIV).

Friend, there will never be enough hours in the day to catch up on all the demanding projects, dirty laundry, email replies, meetings, and commitments with work, family, friends, and church.

But God doesn’t love us for our checked boxes and completed day planners. He sees our hearts, and He cares for our souls. He is practical and protective of His beloved. He knows we need regular rest in Him.

Each day is a gift and time is precious. May we embrace the time we are given by using it wisely!

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Laura Thomas

Laura is a published Christian author who writes heartwarming encouragement for your soul. She has three Christian romantic suspense novels published, a Christian teen fiction trilogy, a marriage book, and a middle-grade novel. She also writes devotionals for Union Gospel Press, articles and stories in magazines and online, and shares musings on her blog. Laura is a chocoholic mom of three, married to her high school sweetheart. Originally from the UK, they live in Kelowna, B.C. as audacious empty-nesters. Find her at laurathomasauthor.com.

6 comments
  1. Cyndi Staudt says:
    November 10, 2022 at 9:14 am

    Such a beautiful reminder to measure our moments wisely and incorporate rhythms of rest! Thanks for sharing your sweet words and God’s heart!

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    1. Laura Thomas says:
      November 10, 2022 at 11:06 am

      Thank you for your kind words, Cyndi… I definitely need the “rhythms of rest” reminder! Blessings to you!

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  2. Abigail says:
    November 10, 2022 at 4:28 pm

    I love it. This reminds me of Psalm 9”, “From everlasting to everlasting, you are God.” Thank you for a needed reminder.

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    1. Abigail says:
      November 10, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      *Psalm 90

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      1. Laura Thomas says:
        November 10, 2022 at 4:35 pm
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    2. Laura Thomas says:
      November 10, 2022 at 4:34 pm

      My pleasure to share, Abigail… yes, from everlasting to everlasting!

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