Another Year Older

Moses’ prayer: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.” Psalm 90:12

Some people dread the day, even agonize, days, weeks, even months before they turn another year older. But not me, especially considering the alternative! You can go up and over the hill or be under it.

I know the moment my spirit leaves this body of flesh, I’ll be with the Lord, but until that day, I am thankful for the time I have here on earth until He calls me home. If God leaves us here another day, year, or even moment, He has not yet finished His purposes for us. We can be as confident as Paul, knowing that “He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

Most of us can attest that death is not a respecter of age. Accidents, man’s hands, and disease ravage earthly tents, but God, not those or fate, takes life’s breath. God alone holds life, knowing the day of our birth and the moment of our assigned death from the unborn to the aged over a hundred years old.

Instead of whining about turning another year older, thank God for His faithfulness, love, mercy, and desire to accomplish His work in and through you. Pray like Moses, asking God that you act wisely, knowing your days will end, and get busy serving Him without complaints until He calls you home.