S.O.A.P. 30 Day Challenge – Day #23 Friday February 23, 2024 “Live Purposefully”
S. Psalm 90:12 (NIV) “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
O. Moses reflects upon God’s presence and goodness. He realizes that our time on earth is shot and therefore asks that God teach us to number our days. I believe “numbering our days” is the same as saying to ask God how we can make our life count, how to live purposeful and productive lives. Perhaps he asks God to teach us because we do not always see the big picture and are likely to waste our time?
A. Immediately I think of what the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5 – that we are to redeem the time because the days are evil (we are to buy back, make it count). I want to make the most of my life. This was my September 1982 prayer to God, “Lord, I want my life to count.” This is what then sent me on a journey into full time vocational pastoral ministry – because I want to focus on Gods’ purpose for my life. As I shared yesterday, I know my “WHY” and I want then to get the most out of every day.
P. Thank you Lord for this word today. Yes, help me to learn how to live life with purpose and intentionality. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me. Give me wisdom, knowledge and your very clear leading to live an intentional and purposeful life for your honor and glory. In Jesus’ name.
