Life on Loan: Caring for God's Gifts - The Gift of Time

What if everything we think we own—our time, our talents, our very lives—is actually on loan from God? This powerful message challenges us to shift from a mindset of ownership to one of stewardship. Drawing from Genesis, where God breathed life into Adam, we're reminded that every breath we take is a gift, not a right. The sermon explores Psalm 90:12's prayer to 'number our days aright' and gain wisdom, alongside Ecclesiastes 3:1's truth that there's a season for everything. We're confronted with sobering statistics: the average person lives about 3,800 weeks, and much of that time is consumed by sleep, work, and entertainment—with only about a year spent serving others. The call here is radical: to stop chronic procrastination in obedience, to cease equating busyness with importance, and to recognize that our brief time on earth is preparation for eternity. Through prayer, fasting, and intentional Bible reading, we can move from self-absorption to surrender, understanding that how we invest this 'little gray area' of life determines our eternal reality. The Great Commission and the Great Commandment aren't just religious duties—they're the very reasons we're still breathing. This message invites us to hold everything with open hands, to prioritize worship and community, and to live each day with gratitude, knowing that 'this is the day the Lord has made.'