“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12
Life often feels as though it will go on forever. We make plans, chase ambitions, and become occupied with daily responsibilities, forgetting how brief our time on earth really is. Moses reminds us to pray, “So teach us to number our days.” This is not a request to know how many days remain, but to live each day with an awareness that every moment is a gift from God.
When we number our days, our priorities begin to change. We become less concerned with temporary things and more concerned with what has eternal value. We are quicker to forgive, more eager to serve, more faithful in prayer, and more diligent in reading God’s Word. We realise that today is another opportunity to glorify Christ, encourage others, and grow in holiness.
Wisdom is not merely knowing what is right; it is living according to God’s truth. A heart of wisdom seeks the Lord’s will above personal desires and makes decisions in light of eternity. Every day spent walking with God is a day well lived.
Instead of worrying about tomorrow or regretting yesterday, ask God to help you honour Him today. A life made up of faithful days becomes a life that brings glory to Him.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, teach me to value each day You have given me. Help me to live wisely, to seek Your will, and to invest my time in what has eternal value. May my life bring honour to You, and may each day draw me closer to Christ. In His precious name, Amen.
