Let’s be honest—if time were money, many of us would be in serious debt.
We scroll endlessly on our phones, binge-watch series like it’s a divine assignment, and engage in arguments that add no value to our lives. Yet, when it’s time to pray, read the Bible, or actually do something meaningful, we suddenly have “no time.”
But here’s the reality: Time is a gift from God, and how we use it is a reflection of our priorities.
The Reality Check We Avoid
Imagine standing before God one day, and He asks,
“What did you do with the time I gave you?”
What’s your answer?
- “I watched 4,562 TikTok videos.”
- “I mastered all the football transfer gossip.”
- “I had long debates on Twitter about who is the GOAT—Messi or Ronaldo.”
But did we invest in things that matter? Did we build character, serve others, love people better, or deepen our relationship with God?
Ephesians 5:16 says, “Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.”
Are we doing that?
Biblical Time Management vs. Time Wasting
Jesus lived 33 years and transformed the world. Paul had limited time and still spread the gospel across continents. But in today’s world?
- We waste hours overthinking instead of acting.
- We delay obedience, saying, “I’ll do it later,” until later never comes.
- We spend time on meaningless things and call it “rest.”
Yes, rest is important. But there’s a difference between rest and waste.
Nigerian Reality: Time and Procrastination Wahala
In Nigeria, we have a phrase: “I go do am later.”
That later never comes. We carry over important things like we’re students avoiding deadlines.
- God is calling you to start that business? “I go reason am.”
- He’s telling you to evangelize? “Next time.”
- You have an exam? “I still get time.”
Before you know it, 10 years have passed, and nothing has changed.
How to Start Managing Time Biblically
- Start Your Day With Purpose – Don’t just wake up and see how the day goes. Pray, set priorities, and attack the day with intentionality. (Psalm 90:12 – “Teach us to number our days.”)
- Cut the Excuses – If something is important, you’ll make time for it. If it’s not, you’ll make excuses. (Ecclesiastes 11:4 – “Whoever watches the wind will not plant.”)
- Reduce Time Wasters – Social media, endless gossip, pointless debates—cut them down!
- Use Small Moments Wisely – Read your Bible while in transit. Pray while cooking. Listen to sermons during traffic. Those “idle” moments can become God moments.
- Act Now, Not Later – The biggest lie we tell ourselves is “There’s still time.” Jesus said, “We must do the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” (John 9:4)
Final Thoughts: The Clock is Ticking
One day, our time on earth will be up. We won’t get a rewind or extra credit for time wasted.
So… What are you doing with the time God gave you?
Because every second counts.