The Sacred Gift of “Time”
Understanding time as a gift is one of the most profound realizations we can have in life! It’s a reminder that each moment is precious and not guarantee. Every tick of the clock offers us opportunities to create memories, build relationships, and pursue goals and our true purpose.
When we embrace time as a gift, it shifts on the way we see life! Instead of viewing it as something to manage or rush through, we start cherishing every second.
How Much Time Do We Really Have?
As I get older, I can’t help but notice how time seems to zoom by faster than it did when I was a child. Remember those long summer days that felt like they would never end? Now, every season fly by in the blink of an eye. Christmas comes and goes, summer vacations are over before we know it, and another birthday rolls around far too quickly! At times, I feels like I don’t have enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on my plate.
No one truly knows how much time we have left, it’s up to us to decide what we do with our time. Are we using that time to grow spiritually, personally and professionally? Are we spending enough time or quality moments with our children, parents, close friends, or extending a helping hand to others in need? Do we focus that time on feeding our spirits or feeding our egos?
Let’s embrace each day with enthusiasm! Let’s create memories that last a lifetime and invest our hours into what truly matters. After all, life is too short, live fully and passionately with gratitude! Gratitude towards what we have, and not on what we don’t have. Count your blessings.
What Are We Doing with Our Time?
It’s a question that deserves our attention! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to find ourselves glued to the TV, binge-watching yet another series or losing track of hours while playing video games. Sure, those moments can be fun, but are they really fulfilling? There has to be a balance.
And let’s not forget about the indulgences—whether it’s eating too much junk food or partying until dawn, these activities can quickly turn into habits that consume our precious “time”. Then there are those long workdays that stretch into evenings and weekends. We hustle hard, but at what cost? Are we sacrificing our family time, joy and well-being for the sake of productivity?
Or perhaps you’ve found yourself in a cycle of doing nothing—just scrolling through your phone or staring at walls. Wasting time might feel like a guilty pleasure at times, but think about how many opportunities slip away when we’re not being productive with our days! Let’s break free from these habits and reclaim our time to do things that enrich us let it be it pursuing passions, goals, finding your true purpose, connecting with loved ones, or simply enjoying the beauty around us. The choice is ours!
Presence Over Presents
We give and receive presents—wrapped in beautiful paper, tied with ribbons—thinking they will express our love – and they do. But, some people try to compensate for their absence with gifts, believing that material things can fill the void of lost time, but in the end, time always reveals the truth—love cannot be bought, and what was neglected in presence will echo in regret. Yet, the greatest gift we can offer is not something that can be bought, but something that can only be given from the soul: our presence.
Presence is love in action. It is being fully engaged with those around us, listening with our hearts, and offering our undivided attention. It is the sacred time, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.
Presents can be forgotten, but presence lingers in the soul. The warmth of a genuine embrace, the comfort of shared laughter, the strength of holding someone’s hand in their time of need—these moments become part of eternity. A child may forget the toys they once received, but they will never forget the love of a parent who sat beside them, truly seeing them. A grieving heart does not need a gift wrapped in a box; it needs the gift of presence, the reassurance that they are not alone.
God’s greatest gift to us is his presence. He walks with us, comforts us, and guides us. In the same way, we are called to reflect his love, to be fully present in the lives of those we cherish. For in the end, we won’t remember the things we received, but the love, time, and presence we shared.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Time Passes, and It Never Comes Back
Embracing the now means making time for what really matters in our lives! It’s about letting go of procrastination and fear, and instead, taking steps toward those dreams and relationships we hold dear.
Expressing your love and care while people are still here with you is important. Don’t wait until it’s too late; reach out to those who matter most. Take care of unfinished business—whether it’s a heartfelt conversation you’ve been postponing or a long-overdue apology. Forgiving ourselves and others is key; it frees us from the burdens of regret and guilt that can weigh us down.
So, let’s make a pact: embrace each moment with enthusiasm! Celebrate life by prioritizing what truly counts, nurturing connections, and living fully in the present. After all, when we choose to act now rather than later, we create beautiful memories instead of lingering regrets. Let’s dive into today with open hearts!
Living in Divine Timing
The past is gone, the future is uncertain, but now is where life unfolds. Living in divine timing means trusting that everything happens as it should, but don’t wait too long. If we wait too long to be present, we risk missing the beauty that is right before us. My conclusion is to wake up—to breathe deeply, to love fully, and to embrace each passing second as a gift, for once it is gone, it will never return.
Divine Inspiration by Lily 