Numbering Our Days
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Moses, the man of God, prays for the wisdom to recognize the brevity of life and to live each day with eternal purpose.
To "number our days" is not merely counting time but recognizing its sacred quality. Every day is a gift from God, and wisdom begins when we acknowledge that our time on earth is limited. This prayer of Moses reminds us that true wisdom is not accumulated knowledge but a heart rightly aligned with God's eternal purposes. When we grasp how brief our earthly sojourn truly is, we are freed from trivial pursuits and empowered to invest in what matters eternally—knowing God, loving others, and faithfully stewarding the time He has given us.
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Evaluate how you spend your time today. Ask God to help you prioritize what has eternal value and release what is merely urgent but not important.
Prayer
Eternal God, teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Help us invest our brief time on earth in what truly matters for eternity. Amen.
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