“Making Time for What Matters”
By Dianne Prince
“My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.’” (Matthew 21:13, NKJV)
On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus entered the temple and drove out those who were buying and selling. What was meant to be a sacred place of worship had become filled with distraction and competing priorities. His actions were bold and purposeful, flowing from a deep desire to restore what truly mattered.
This moment reminds us that Jesus cares deeply about what shapes our hearts, not just our places of worship. The temple was central to the people’s relationship with God, and Jesus longed to see it returned to its intended purpose.
In the same way, our lives can become full. Responsibilities, routines, and even good things can quietly take up more space than we realize. Over time, prayer and worship can drift into the background—not out of neglect, but simply because life gets busy.
Yet Jesus meets us in that reality with grace. His cleansing was not about condemnation, but about renewal. He restores rather than tears down.
As we move through Holy Week, consider taking a gentle moment to reflect: What has been filling my time and attention lately? Is there a small way you could create more space for God—perhaps through a few quiet minutes of prayer or time in Scripture?
Today, make a deliberate effort to make time for what really matters. Even small steps can open the door to a deeper sense of peace and connection with God and those around you.
