What does it mean to guard your time in ministry? It means recognizing that your time is a sacred trust given by God for the fulfillment of His purpose through you. Every minister must understand that not every request or activity deserves their attention. Even Jesus often withdrew to quiet places to pray (Luke 5:16). That discipline wasn’t avoidance—it was alignment. To guard your time is to protect your focus so that what truly matters to God in your calling doesn’t get lost in the noise of busyness.
How do you guard your time? By setting Spirit-led boundaries. Boundaries are not barriers; they are wisdom fences that preserve your strength, intimacy with God, and clarity of direction. Decide when to say “no” even to good things that are not your assignment. Create rhythms of rest, prayer, and study that recharge your inner man. Ministry without structure soon becomes motion without impact. Guarding your time means prioritizing what fuels your spirit before what drains it.
Why must you guard your time, and who is responsible for it? Because burnout is not a badge of spirituality—it’s a sign of neglect. No one will value your time if you don’t. The place to do it is within your schedule, home, and heart; the time to begin is now, before exhaustion becomes regret. Ministry is not a race of the restless but a journey of the yielded. When you guard your time, you give God room to guard your purpose.
Prince Victor Matthew
Hope Expression Values You
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