How can we prioritize time like the Proverbs 31 woman? The verse that frames our focus Proverbs 31:15: “She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants.” Rising early: stewardship of the dawn • Early rising hands the first minutes of the day back to God. • Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place, where He prayed.” • Psalm 90:12: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.” • Quiet pre-dawn moments invite Scripture, prayer, and planning before demands begin. Serving family and team: intentional care • “Household” shows priority for loved ones; “maidservants” shows leadership over helpers. • 1 Timothy 5:8: “If anyone does not provide for his own … he has denied the faith.” • Delegation is biblical—giving “portions” equips others and multiplies effort. Planning the day under God’s wisdom • Proverbs 16:3: “Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be established.” • Ephesians 5:15-16: “Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” • Simple routine: – Pray over tasks. – List priorities by eternal weight. – Schedule work, care, relationships, and rest. Guarding the heart against hurry • Luke 10:41-42: “Martha, Martha … only one thing is necessary.” • Build margin so interruptions serve God’s purposes, not chaos. • Keep devotion central; productivity is servant, not master. Practical steps for today • Go to bed on time so rising early is sustainable. • Prep breakfast and lunches the night before. • Keep a master task list; each dawn choose the top three essentials. • Batch similar chores to reduce wasted transitions. • Assign age-appropriate duties to children or coworkers. • Mid-afternoon review: adjust rather than scramble. • End the evening with gratitude, noting God’s faithfulness. Living the verse Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men … It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Each dawn becomes an act of worship when time is offered to Him with the Proverbs 31 woman’s diligence and love. |
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