“So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12
Time is fleeting, and we feel it every day. The busyness of life often leaves us wondering where the days have gone. The psalmist challenges us to recognize the reality of time—not only how swiftly it passes but also the responsibility for how we use it. Learning to “number our days” is more than keeping track of time; it’s understanding that each day holds eternal weight.
While it’s easy to recognize the speed of time, we often overlook the accountability that comes with it. God won’t judge our lives based on how long we lived, but on how we lived the time we were given. As believers, our time on Earth isn’t about our personal success, but about aligning our lives with God’s will and purposes. Each day holds significance in His eternal plan, and living in light of that develops a heart of wisdom.
Understanding the reality of time also leads to anticipation. Romans 13:11 says, “For now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.” In other words, we aren’t just closer to eternity than we think, we’re closer than we were yesterday. Each day brings us nearer to the fulfillment of God’s promises and to our eternal home in Heaven. This isn’t something to fear but to anticipate with joy.
Jesus taught His disciples to live with urgency; to number their days. He said, “We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4). This isn’t a call to frantic busyness but to purposeful living. There will come a time when our opportunities to serve and witness will cease. We don’t know how many days we have left, but we do know that each one counts.
Ultimately, the reality of time is this—only what’s done for eternity will last. And because life is brief, our days are too precious to waste. So, how are you using your time? Does your life center around God’s purposes or yours? Every day is an opportunity to make an eternal difference; to apply your heart to wisdom. Today, right now, matters. What will you do with it?
