that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)
How does numbering our days help us ‘gain a heart of wisdom’? If we try and make each day count, we are likely to be more intentional about our words and actions. As we are more careful about what we say and do day by day, we are going to think things through instead of just living a reactionary life.
This is wisdom in a nutshell, isn’t it? Being reactionary isn’t thoughtful, and often leads to regrets. People that say and do whatever comes to their mind without consideration find themselves in sticky situations a lot more often than those who count the cost.
We number our days when we realize that each day has the potential to be both a new beginning, and our last. How can you make today better than yesterday? How can you set yourself back on the right path after yesterday’s stumble? If today is the last day God grants you on this earth, what words and actions should you pursue?
Moses goes on to say in Psalm 90 (this psalm was written by Moses, not David):
Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,
for as many years as we have seen trouble. (Psalm 90:15)
Make us glad for affliction and trouble? That’s right. Today may hold hardship and pain, but it is nonetheless another day to glorify God. We can glorify Him in our pain as well as our pleasure. Often, we glorify Him more – lift Him up for other to see more – during the hard times.
Wisdom says that every day counts. The hard days may count for more, in the big picture. For example, the most glorious day in history was the hardest day in our Savior’s life… think about it!
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