S – Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—¹⁶ making the most of the time,^, because the days are evil. ¹⁷

Ephesians  5:15–17 CSB

O – “making the most” –ĕxagŏrazō :   to buy up, i.e. ransom;  to rescue from loss (improve opportunity):— redeem

“time” – kairŏs:  an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:— × always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. comp. 5550

 The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996).

A – God wants us to rescue our time from loss.  That doesn’t mean we are busy from the moment we wake up till sleep.  We are intentional and productive.  Even things consider ungodly (brushing our teeth, taking a nap, etc) feed into our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.  We must be aware and intentional in what we do in our daily lives.

R – God, help me to use the hours you give me today to be strong, courageous and healthy for you.  Let me push myself to grow and enjoy solid rest when both are appropriate.  Let curiosity be a healthy component of gaining new wisdom and understanding.  Let my relationships flourish because I genuinely care and value others.