Why Can't I Kill Some Time?!?

As a kid, do you remember being caught daydreaming?  It’s that moment when you find yourself in a completely different place, thinking so deeply that you forget your physically present surroundings.  Then the moment happens when the teacher calls for you to answer…  And, no answer.  You are awakened by her repetitive calling and the snickers of classmates.  But, man, whatever it was, held you captive for an indefinite period of time.  Or, your dad asked you to take out the trash.  Instead, you were found “piddling” (as they called it) in your room with whatever gadget.  And the famous words came forth – “Do what I told you to do and quit killing time!”

So, what’s wrong with killing a little time?  You can’t because it’s not moral, biblical or, even in a worldly standpoint, productive.  The Bible says in Ephesians 5:16, “Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.”  Purpose must drive what we do.  As I’m writing this blog, there’s a purpose behind it, a reason to write.  If there wasn't value in it, I would be tackling the next project right now.  If it carries no value, don’t spend priceless time doing it.  We are here for only a moment with but one chance to make our lives count.  Someone said, “You can’t kill time without injuring eternity.”  There’s not enough good in the world; when we waste time, we contribute to that lack of good.  Everything we do has that potential ripple effect to it.  Making the most of every opportunity could very well put into motion more of the same.  I know, some things are out of our control, but not most.  Excuses can’t hold up to a life driven by purpose.  No, you just can’t kill any time.  But you can give life by seizing every opportunity.

What idleness needs to be dealt with in your life today?