Dear Friends,

When the year turns over, we often rush to reset our goals, tidy our schedules, and declare bold intentions. But before we rush ahead, Scripture invites us to pause. To review—not just what we’ve done, but how we’ve lived within the time God entrusted to us. Paul encourages us, “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15–16).

Time isn’t just a resource; it’s a sacred boundary, a guardrail God installs to guide our steps. Yet even the best guardrails need regular inspection. A quarterly review of our days, decisions, and desires can reveal more than what’s working—it reveals where trust is faltering.

Ask yourself: What time‑related changes actually reduced my anxiety this quarter? Perhaps it was protecting a quiet morning routine or setting a curfew for your phone. Those small acts of stewardship are not trivial—they are declarations of trust that God can carry what you set down.

Which boundary did I ignore most, and what did it cost me? Maybe it was skipping Sabbath, letting work creep into rest hours, or crowding every margin with activity. When we ignore boundaries, we don’t just lose balance—we leak peace. Paul’s reminder in Colossians 4:5 calls us back to intentional living: “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.” Wisdom here isn’t about doing more; it’s about walking alertly with God, letting time serve its purpose instead of being consumed by it.

Then comes the most hopeful question: What small, sustainable change will I carry into the next quarter? The Spirit rarely calls for drastic overhaul. More often, He nudges us toward gentle course correction—a tweak to our routines, an earlier bedtime, a midweek Sabbath hour, or simply a prayer whispered before each new task.

This reflection mirrors Paul’s call to self-examination: “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves” (2 Corinthians 13:5). Spiritual maturity isn’t just about progress; it’s about awareness—recognizing when we’re running ahead of grace and learning to walk again in step with Him.

Maybe the truth is that “time as guardrails” feels confining only when we forget who built the road. God designed boundaries not to restrict freedom but to preserve it. When we review our time, we’re not auditing performance—we’re rediscovering trust. Each constraint, each rhythm of rest and work, is a whispered reminder that we are finite, and He is faithful.

So this quarter, before you plan your next move, pause to listen. Celebrate what’s bearing fruit. Reset where trust has thinned. And deepen your awareness that the One who holds time also holds your story.

You don’t need to fix everything. You just need to realign—with His timing, His boundaries, and His gentle pace.

God Bless,
Fredy

P.S. Take 20 minutes this week to journal those three questions. Invite the Holy Spirit to show you one small adjustment that strengthens your trust in God’s timing. Remember—reviewing your guardrails isn’t about guilt; it’s about grace.

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