The Value of Time
This weekend, I was reminded of a great quote:
To know the value of ten years:
Ask a newly Divorced couple.To know the value of four years:
Ask a graduate.To know the value of one year:
Ask a student who Has failed a final exam.To know the value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.To know the value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to A premature baby.To know the value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper.To know the value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to Meet.To know the value of one minute:
Ask a person Who has missed the train, bus or plane.To know the value of one-second:
Ask a person Who has survived an accident.To know the value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the OlympicsTime waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when you can share it with someone special. – Author unknown.
As ministry leaders, we need to value our time most of all. Do what matters most, as there is always stuff to do. People first, then the work of the tasks on our list.
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Great perspective! I was just talking with a client today about the difficult week she was facing. We determined that it helps to broaden the context and include all the good things that are happening as well – not just focus on the difficulty of the moment. Without this broader perspective, we are less likely to, as you say, “treasure every moment” – which is SO important.
Thanks for the post.