Time Flies
by Tanya Person
The older I get, the faster it seems time passes. I know this is not just true with me, for I have heard many people say this. All through the psalms, David and other psalmists write about how fleeting life is. They compare it to smoke, vapour, a passing shadow, a flower, or grass. It is here for but a moment and then it is gone. This can seem depressing, but it doesn’t need to be. I think the answer is found at the end of our verses for today. ‘Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.’ When we understand that our time is quickly passing, we can learn to make each day count.
We each have many things that we need to do and many things that we want to do. How do we decide where we will spend our time? It is a good idea to pause and ask the Lord what He wants us to do.
In Mathew 7:22-23, Jesus said that at the end of time, people would tell Him all the great things they did for Him, and He will tell them He never knew them. This is a very sobering thought! Therefore, our relationship with Jesus has to come first in our lives before our work for Him.
I encourage you each and every day, as you start your day, take time with the Lord. Strengthen your relationship with Him and ask Him for His agenda for your day.
Time really flies, so let’s use our days wisely doing the will of our Heavenly Father.
Tanya Person Tanya and her husband, Jim, were missionaries to Hungary for over 18 years. They have worked with Ellel since 2005. After serving in various positions with Ellel in Central and Eastern Europe, God led them back to the United States, where they are now serving with the Ellel USA team. They have a passion to see leaders restored, the church discipled and walking in God’s fullness of life and freedom, and for mentoring the existing and developing team. Tanya also enjoys crocheting and knitting in her free time and has written some children’s picture books.
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