Ask It (3) – Time Over Time

Welcome to CROLCC, we are so glad you are here worshiping with us. We are in the middle of our series Ask It and we have encouraged you to ask this question whenever you are making a decision – what’s the wise thing to do? If you can make that into a habit, it will save you a lot of time, a lot of money and perhaps the most important of all, a lot of tears. To make it even more personal and practical, we said, in light of your past experience, your current circumstances, and your future hopes and dreams, what’s the wise thing for you to do? Our hope and our prayer for this series is that you will use the wisdom that God gives you to make the best decision in your relationships, in your family, in your career, in your hopes and dreams.

We often find ourselves running short on time. We have our work to do, our family to take care of, and ourselves to take care of if we can find time. I often hear many people say, “I just wish I have enough time.” “If only I have more time…” Scripture says God has determined the number of your days. You can make more money and you can make more friends, but you can’t make more time. You can count your money and your friends, but you can’t count your time. Therefore in light of that truth, knowing what to do with your time matters. It’s vital that you use your time wisely.

Moving Forward

Look ahead to your desired future. In light of your past experience, current circumstances, and future hopes and dreams, where do you need to begin making consistent deposits of time? Reallotting your time can set you up for healthy relationships with the most important people in your life, and create a future without regret.

Changing Your Mind

A person’s days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed. Job 14:5

Discussion Questions

1. Talk about one example from your life where you’ve seen small investments of time over time pay off.

2. Read Ephesians 5:15–17. What are some ways that culture lures people towards neglecting the incremental deposits in the things that matter most in life?

3. Is there a person in your life you wish had given more time to your relationship? If so, how do you think their life or your life might be different if you’d intentionally spent more time together?

4. What is one thing in your life you need to say no to for now? What obstacles stand in the way of you saying no? What can you do to begin to remove those obstacles?

5. Where do you need to begin making consistent deposits of time? What is one thing you can do this week to begin making those deposits? What can this group do to support you?