Time

I was reading a prayer/praise blog today and saw that one of the requests was prayer for a family where the mom passed away suddenly from a stroke. She had 4 children, the youngest only a few weeks old. It got me to thinking...about time.

Time is something I always wish for more of. But if I had extra time, what would I really do with it? Would I clean my house? Absolutely not! Would I spend more time with my family and friends? Or would I want that time all to myself? In reality, I cannot have "more time", but I can use the time God has given me on this earth wisely. What will my kids remember about me years from now? Will they remember that I gave them my undivided attention or that I was always on the computer or too busy to really stop and listen to them? Will my husband remember that I took time to spend with him instead of a good book? I want my family to remember that I was always there for them and willing to spend time with them each and every day. But I also want them to grow closer to Christ through me. Some days they don't see Christ in me...at Walmart, while I'm driving, etc.

Well, it's time to start now! I think I'm going to go enjoy the afternoon spending time with my kids. How about you?