Count the Day!

Knowing I was retired, someone asked how I spend my days. My answer - studying, writing, planning worship services, preparing to teach - was met with a questionable look. It really is a valid question, however - that is, what we do with the time God has given to us. The psalmist wrote, "My days are like a lengthened shadow,And I wither away like grass." (Psalm 102:11 NASB). This withering away like grass is not difficult to understand. I suggest we all may have laid down at night and wondered just what we accomplished that day. "But You, O LORD, abide forever, and Your Name to all generations." (Psalm 102:12 NASB). God's Word supports the flying-by of time; our days, a fleeting shadow, but God continues and remains forever. In His forever-ness, He is gracious and loving toward His people. Those who who truly love Him enjoy His promises. In my kitchen is a small block-calendar, and each night I turn the block to the next date; as I do that, it is a reminder of the passing of days. Moses prayed to The LORD, "teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:12 NASB). What a wonderful way to spend the day: valuing each one as an opportunity to grow the heart in Godly wisdom. Count the day!