2025 Ladies Retreat - Lesson 3 - Chantelle Swayne
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Lesson Summary
During the third lesson of the 2025 Ladies Retreat, teacher Chantelle Swayne focused on the biblical call to make the best use of our time. She began by prompting the class to consider whether they were engaged in the Lord’s business or simply glorifying busyness, emphasizing that Christ and His kingdom must be the center of every day. Drawing from Ephesians 5:15‑16, she explained the meaning of "redeeming the time" and warned that the days are evil, urging intentional, purpose‑driven living. She connected this principle to Matthew 6:33’s command to seek first the kingdom, and to Ecclesiastes 9:10’s call to work wholeheartedly, reminding participants of the limited nature of life as Hebrews 9:27 declares each person is appointed to die once. Chantelle highlighted how Satan deceives believers into thinking they lack talent, time, or opportunity, encouraging the women to recognize their unique God‑given platforms in families, workplaces, and communities. She used personal stories and practical examples to show that every minute is an inheritance from the Lord, meant to be spent in service rather than wasted in futile busyness. The class concluded with a renewed commitment to prioritize kingdom work and to resist the lure of endless “next tasks.”
Key Scriptures
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.