5. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.
This is from Jonathan Edwards’ list of resolutions. Do not lose one moment of time. I don’t think Edwards did. He was constantly in study, writing, prayer and ministry. He learned how to discipline his time and make sure he used the days effectively. He died prematurely and is still considered America’s finest theologian (and this before America was the United States).
May my life be found squeezing life from every day. May I be found learning more about the Kingdom of God and walking in that power. May I be found loving my family. May I be found moving from one degree of glory to another. Greater glory. May the Spirit lead me on.
He didn’t have the internet either. I’m constantly trying to spend less time on it. A blessing and a curse.
Jeff
I’ve had to repent of overwork, and the constant temptation to see pastoral ministry as more important than loving right where I am – especially at home. In my case, following Edwards’ example might make me less sermon-on-the-Mount- like.
I would suggest that focusing on priorities as the Lord directs, like home, is Sermon-on-the-Mount like. Edwards in his day accomplished a lot of “work,” but it did not negate his work as a father and husband, either. I didn’t mean to focus only on his theological work. I certainly don’t want to do that in my own life.