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Praise for Elizabeth Grace Saunders and
DIVINE TIME MANAGEMENT
Making God the priority in your life is the primary challenge for all people of faithSaunderss new book DIVINE TIME MANAGEMENT is essential reading for making this goal a reality.
Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism
A powerful and original take on time management, rooted deep in theology, that will radically transform how you think about scheduling and productivity.
Cal Newport, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Deep Work
As Christians, the Bible says we are colaborers with Christ, but what does it truly mean to live and labor alongside God? In DIVINE TIME MANAGEMENT Elizabeth Saunders shares sound biblical perspectives to put your faith to work. Read it and apply her practical exercises to elevate your trust, increase your awareness of His presence, and transform the way you live out the divine mission He has for you.
Leary Gates, cohost, BoldIdea podcast, and founder of StrategicCEO
Elizabeth delivers a clear and practical approach to a topic so many of us struggle with. Her tested strategies are a call to graceful action in a noisy world demanding that we exhaust ourselves trying to do and have more. DIVINE TIME MANAGEMENT is an inspiring guide for faith-driven achievers.
Lisa Nicole Bell, award-winning writer, producer, and entrepreneur
DIVINE TIME MANAGEMENT is a practical resource for Christians who are exhausted by their pace of life and have no idea how to get things under control. Avoiding the usual solutions for time management, Elizabeth Saunders challenges us to think of time management in terms of our identity and relationship with God, and how we align with Gods purposes for us. Filled with both solid content and helpful exercises, DIVINE TIME MANAGEMENT is a must-read for anyone seeking a fulfilling, well-balanced, Christ-centered life.
Pastor Richard Webb, teaching pastor, Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, IA
Consecrated to God
Greetings! Im so excited that you picked up Divine Time Management!
Im Elizabeth, the author of this book. And if you could see me right now, youd notice my eyes sparkling and my dimples showing because I just cant hide my joy. I know that in the process of reading this book your life will be transformed and your relationship with God deepened. I cant wait to hear your testimonies of what God does!
Also, this book isnt just about sharing what I know as an internationally recognized time management expert and lifelong Christian. Its sharing a piece of me. By the end of it, I hope youll consider us friends.
To get the most out of this book, youll need to actually read it. (Shocking how that works!) Here are a few time management coaching tips to help you receive the maximum benefit out of our time together.
First off, think about when you will read. It might be a routine such as reading at lunch or right before bed. Or you may prefer to go through the book in longer stretches, like when its a weekend day or youre on vacation. To help you remember, you may want to put this book or your e-book reading device on your bedside table or in another place where youre likely to see it at the time when you want to dive in.
Sometimes a little positive peer pressure can go a long way in keeping on track. Consider reading this book with a small group, accountability group, book club, friend, or your significant other. This will not only keep you accountable, but also can lead to good discussions. You can download a free small-group discussion guide at www.DivineTimeBook.com.
When you read this book, expect to become a better version of yourself as you commit to applying what you read and allow God to transform you. Think of this as a process where you celebrate consistently (not necessarily constantly) living in trust, love, and alignment with God. This is not about performance or being perfect. You will get off track sometimes, but God in His kindness and goodness will always grow you and reward you when you seek Him.
This book is written from my perspective as a Christian who has experience with a number of different churches and Christian groups and currently attends a nondenominational church. Please feel free to use whats helpful for you from this book based on your faith background, biblical understanding, and relationship with God.
Finally, if you want all my latest and greatest time investment tips, go to www.ScheduleMakeover.com, or to find out more about my other books, coaching, and speaking, visit www.RealLifeE.com. My first book,