LIVE THIS GIFT
Psalms 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
When I was growing up, I recall hearing the phrase “your days are numbered” in the old Western movies that my dad loved to watch. As a kid, I couldn’t help but think that someone was going to die, but when? They never really said. Then, as I grew older, I began to associate numbered days with birthdays. Since birthdays were numbered, each year marked our advancement in age. But then, one day, I received a phone call that finally made me fully comprehend the meaning of that phrase, “your days are numbered.”
If you’ve ever received devastating news from your doctor—a diagnosis that you didn’t want to hear and that could completely alter your life—you probably know about counting your days. My moment came when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my husband’s when he had an aneurysm rupture, and for my Aunt, it was a heart attack that required a triple bypass to fix her blockage. Thankfully, and by the grace of God, we each survived these life-altering episodes. These experiences taught us a valuable lesson: to cherish our time on earth and to prioritize what truly matters in our lives. Have you ever heard the song by Tim McGraw, “Live like you were dying”? It’s a reminder to not put off things we want to do, because you never know what tomorrow may bring.
When we contemplate the brevity of our lives, it’s not about calculating the number of days remaining; rather, it’s about determining how we intend to make the most of those days. It’s not always about indulging in enjoyable activities, but also about confronting the challenging ones. For instance, perhaps you could walk through the doors of a church and express gratitude to God for the gift of life and for guiding you through difficult times.
James 4:14
How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog, - it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.
You’ve been gifted again by God. The first gift was your birth, and there have been many others along your journey, such as partners, children, and grandchildren. Remember the words from that Serenity Prayer I love so much:
“God, give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.”
He gave you the courage to fight and survive your battle. He gave you the wisdom to seek his help in your will to survive, overcome, and heal so that you could continue counting your days. And he gave you the serenity, the peace in knowing that he will be with you every step of the way, even though he may throw a few obstacles in our path along the way.
Joshua 1:9
This is my command - “be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
When I was growing up, I recall hearing the phrase “your days are numbered” in the old Western movies that my dad loved to watch. As a kid, I couldn’t help but think that someone was going to die, but when? They never really said. Then, as I grew older, I began to associate numbered days with birthdays. Since birthdays were numbered, each year marked our advancement in age. But then, one day, I received a phone call that finally made me fully comprehend the meaning of that phrase, “your days are numbered.”
If you’ve ever received devastating news from your doctor—a diagnosis that you didn’t want to hear and that could completely alter your life—you probably know about counting your days. My moment came when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my husband’s when he had an aneurysm rupture, and for my Aunt, it was a heart attack that required a triple bypass to fix her blockage. Thankfully, and by the grace of God, we each survived these life-altering episodes. These experiences taught us a valuable lesson: to cherish our time on earth and to prioritize what truly matters in our lives. Have you ever heard the song by Tim McGraw, “Live like you were dying”? It’s a reminder to not put off things we want to do, because you never know what tomorrow may bring.
When we contemplate the brevity of our lives, it’s not about calculating the number of days remaining; rather, it’s about determining how we intend to make the most of those days. It’s not always about indulging in enjoyable activities, but also about confronting the challenging ones. For instance, perhaps you could walk through the doors of a church and express gratitude to God for the gift of life and for guiding you through difficult times.
James 4:14
How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog, - it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.
You’ve been gifted again by God. The first gift was your birth, and there have been many others along your journey, such as partners, children, and grandchildren. Remember the words from that Serenity Prayer I love so much:
“God, give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.”
He gave you the courage to fight and survive your battle. He gave you the wisdom to seek his help in your will to survive, overcome, and heal so that you could continue counting your days. And he gave you the serenity, the peace in knowing that he will be with you every step of the way, even though he may throw a few obstacles in our path along the way.
Joshua 1:9
This is my command - “be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
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