Tuesday, January 10, 2012
What Can You Do With 10 Minutes?
"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15,16
These are verses that I've been working on committing to memory lately, and as I've meditated on them I've been truly struck by my tendency to fritter away "little" minutes.
As busy wives and moms, we have so many "little" minutes. Waiting for that casserole to finish baking, for the repair man to arrive, or for that bottle to heat up. Just enough time that you find yourself unoccupied, but not quite enough time to start the next big project. What you choose to do in these moments can make a big difference in your life, because they really add up.
It's made me wonder- what can really be done with 10 minutes? I've been going around my house and setting my timer, and here is the list I came up with:
-Make a dent in the pile of dishes on your counter (I don't have a dishwasher, but if you are so blessed as to have one, I'll bet you could get all of your dishes loaded and running in 10 minutes!)
-Wipe kitchen counters and table, spot clean the floor
-Quickly tidy up your home, picking up all stray items
-Read several pages of a good book
-Iron a shirt or two
-Put away dry dishes
-Sort laundry and start a load
-Fold and put away a load
-Enjoy a few minutes of snuggling or reading time with your babe!
Let's purpose as moms and wives seeking to honor the Lord to redeem the time in our homes for His glory! What can you do in 10 minutes? Please share your thoughts in the comments :).
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