Number Our Days

(By Debbie ?)

"So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." (NKJV) Psalm 90:12

An old friend of mine was in town this weekend and I met her for dinner. We only visited for an hour; I had plans for most of the weekend and she had many more friends she had to visit. As we rushed to catch up, we both remarked at how busy we were; too busy to call or e-mail each other (much less write), even too busy to spend more than an hour together the entire weekend. What do you think was keeping us so busy? Well, we couldn't say. We tried to figure it out, hoping our time was spent serving God; ministering to hurting friends, helping those who were sick or in need, or perhaps long hours of prayer and time in the Word. Unfortunately, the most concentrated amount of time we could account for was spent was at work. She was working 12 and 14 hour days and I was working 10 hour days.

How are you spending your days? Can you remember what you did last month or last week or even last night? When was the last time you checked in on a hurting friend, or spent time in a church ministry. Are you frantically rushing around doing everything and nothing? What does your time with God look like? When was the last time you asked God what he wanted you to do?

We have all been created specifically with a special, unique purpose to fulfill. Take out your daytimer and spend some time with God, reviewing your schedule. Ask Him to help you "number" your days, to spend each precious day He gives you doing His will. Why not give God your daytimer?

"Dear Lord, help me to extend my hand in Christian fellowship and service to others. "In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8