Use Your Time Wisely

February 9, 2026

ECCLESIASTES 3:1–8 NKJV – (1) To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: (2) A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; (3) A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; (4) A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; (5) A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; (6) A time to gain, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to throw away; (7) A time to tear, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; (8) A time to love, and a time to hate; A time of war, and a time of peace.

The Bible says that everything has its time, so be patient. God knows what is best for you. Embrace the process and you will step into your purpose. Remember, the tallest tree was once just a seed. Growth takes time, and during that time you are being molded and strengthened for what lies ahead.

There is a time for every purpose under heaven. You don’t need to rush; you need faith. At the right time everything will fall into place. The lessons you learned along the way will make the victory even sweeter. The battles will be won. The tears will dry, and victory will come.

And when that moment arrives, you’ll look back and say it was worth it. God’s timing is a mystery. We won’t always understand it, and that’s okay. It’s not our role to always understand the why, what, or when, but to trust that God is always working behind the scenes for our good.

In your prayers, ask for God’s plan and dreams for your life to come to pass, because His plans are always greater and better than ours. Believe that everything you’re going through is preparing you for the blessings to come. In the meantime, “Use your time wisely.”

SCRIPTURE READING

ECCLESIASTES 8:6

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

If God could remove something out of your life that you never imagined losing, then He can replace it with something that you never imagined having. Sometimes your next blessing doesn’t come until the right people or the right things are out of your life. Room has to be made.