“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.” ~ Psalm 39:4
David’s prayer to God is a prayer all followers of Jesus should ask so that we can keep our eyes fixed on the important eternal values instead of the fleeting and temporary values of life on earth. Our lives here on earth may be nearly 100 years, if we’re lucky, but God’s heavenly realms will last forever - a limitless amount of time. More time than our minds can fathom. Our life is a detour on earth and not our final home. We have been given a mission while here and we must make the best use of our time and skills to love God and love people. I also hear David’s plea in this prayer to help him deal with difficulties and life’s challenges by reminding him that his life on earth is short. When confronted with so much evil, wickedness and worldly stresses of an uncertain life, we need help remembering sometimes that this is all temporary. We will one day overcome this world and what will they say at the end of your life? That you made the most of every opportunity to show Jesus? That you were a successful, or greedy business partner? That you didn’t have time for your family as you were a workaholic? That you were helpful, or kind? Or were you a miserable soul? Our days are numbered and our time here is short. We need to be about the business of Jesus. He deserves the glory and honor and He wants us to help spread the Good News and lay the difficulties at His feet. What is most important to you? Is it important to God? Being mindful of our days and time and how we use them is important; it can even be life changing for someone you come in contact with. Your smile, your voice, your encouragement and maybe even just your presence can make an impact. Let’s be mindful of our days for God will lead us home one day soon. ~ Amen
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