Every second ticking by is gone forever. Unlike money or possessions, time can't be stored, regained, or expanded—making it perhaps our most precious resource. Yet most of us willingly surrender huge portions of our lives to mindless scrolling, endless entertainment, and urgent-but-unimportant tasks.
The numbers are sobering: the average person spends 2.5 hours daily on social media and Americans watch roughly eight years of TV in a lifetime. Meanwhile, we struggle to find moments for what truly matters. But what if redirecting just a fraction of that time could transform our spiritual lives? If you replaced average social media usage with Bible reading, you could complete the entire New Testament in a single week.
Jesus illustrated this profound truth in the story of Martha and Mary. When Martha complained about her sister sitting at Jesus' feet instead of helping with hospitality tasks, Jesus gently corrected her: "Martha, Martha, you're anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary." Martha wasn't doing anything wrong—she was being hospitable—but Mary had chosen "the good portion" by prioritizing presence with Jesus.
This tension between good and better choices defines our daily struggle with time management. Using tools like the Eisenhower Box helps distinguish between urgent and important tasks, but the deeper question remains: "Is this activity drawing me closer to God or pulling me away?"
Ready to reclaim your time? Try our three-part challenge: audit where your hours are actually going, eliminate one major distraction this week, and replace that time with something meaningful—prayer, Bible study, or genuine connection with others. Take back control of your most valuable resource and discover what you were truly made for.