Number the Days

How has the place you live changed over the years? Even if your home is somewhat new to you, I suspect they've been some changes. Several years ago, Mister Bill and I sold our house of forty-plus years and moved into a smaller place that once belonged to his grandfather. This old farmhouse has had several additions and remodels since it was built in the 1940's. Moses prayed, "LORD, You have been our dwelling place [our refuge, our sanctuary, our stability] in all generations. Before the mountains were born or before You had given birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are [the eternal] God." (Psalm 90:1-2 AMP). This house was built three generations ago; it's fair to say, there's been a lot of living done under its roof. Indeed, it's provided refuge, sanctuary, stability for those who've lived here; however, it does not compare to God Who Himself is our "dwelling place." What constant hope and comfort is ours when we choose to pray as Moses prayed, "O satisfy us with Your lovingkindness in the morning ... that we may rejoice and be glad all our days" (V.14). Mister Bill and I jokingly say this place is a work-in-progress - I guess he's right! I'm so glad God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow - He cannot improve upon Himself! What a wonderful habitation - the safe and all-sufficient dwelling place for every day of life here. Teach me, Lord to "cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom" (V.12). What a way to ... number the days!