Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – (Psalm 90:12, NIV)
Teach us how short our lives are so that we can become wise. – (Psalm 90:12, ERV)
Teach us to number our days so that we may truly live and achieve wisdom. – (Psalm 90:12, VOICE)
When we realize we are finite and all have an unknown expiration date, each day becomes more precious. The older I get, the more I recognize how quickly time passes us by. For the last week and a half, we spent wonderful, treasured time with our dearest friends. We savored our time each day, yet the days passed quickly, and soon yesterday arrived and we returned home. To our pups, we were gone for ages, yet in our experience, it hardly seemed possible that our time had come to a close. If ten days pass that quickly, how much more so does a lifetime? The more we treasure our days and give God praise, the more we understand who He is and how He loves us. True wisdom comes as we recognize God in all things, and seek Him to show us how to use our time for His glory. May we ever seek the Lord and pursue His will, giving thanks for His goodness and presence in all things.
Our days are numbered,
purposed by design;
to grow in wisdom,
as we know love divine.
The more we seek Him,
the more we shall learn;
of love, most holy,
to gain and return.
Through all things we grow,
as we seek His face;
in Him, there’s wisdom,
and abundant grace.
Lord, help us seek You,
throughout each new day;
lead us and teach us,
to walk in Your ways.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that though life passes quickly, we can learn and grow and gain wisdom in You. Thank You that as we seek You, You show us Your goodness and grace and are faithful to lead us in Your excellent ways. Forgive us for the times that we have neglected to seek You first. Teach us to trust You in all things, for You are good and so are Your plans for our lives. Show us how to love those around us well, so that many many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You anew each day and value the wisdom You share each day we draw breath. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. – Proverbs 1:7