Gaining a heart of wisdom

 

Psalms 90:12 NIV

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

We are officially in year 2023 and I realize just how blessed I am to be here to see it.  There's a song that the Jubilee Choir in my church sings that says "millions didn't make it, but I was one that did."  It is a sobering fact when scrolling through the pictures of people who did not make it into a new year.  People who did not make it to see another day.

Each day is a gift and we must treasure the time that God has given us.  We must ask ourselves how we are using that time? How are we using the minutes of breath that goes in and out of our lungs?  Are our heartbeats used to bring praise to our God?  Are our steps used to serve God by serving others in tangible and intangible ways?  Are we building relationships or burning bridges. 

Are we saying good morning? Are we reaching out to the lost? Are we grateful for another day?  Are we spending any our day with God in quiet solitude?  Are we learning of Him and growing in relationship rather than religion? Are we gaining hearts of wisdom?

As we move forward into the year and days I pray that God teaches us not to take our lives for granted.  That we breathe Him in deeply and exhale His love as we go about our daily tasks.  May we remember that each moment serves a purpose; our lives are full of purpose.  May we know that and walk in that truth.  May we be wise and not foolish with our time.  May we not grumble and mumble, but be thankful.

Lord, thank You for this day and this moment.  May we seek more of You each day You grant us anew.  May we be filled with the awe of You and your goodness.  May we gain a heart of wisdom and walk in the steps that You have ordained for us.  Bless those who have lost loved ones, comfort them and may we be a comfort as You comfort us. In Jesus name we do pray.  Amen