“Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
(Psalm 40 vs. 12)
Numbering our days is a great thought, we often catalog them in our minds and
many are hidden in our sub-conscious. Each day of our life is a present and
special in some way. Each has a memory, some fade but the great ones stay
forever.
The major ones do not take rocket science to remember. I am an elder and
remember where I was for each of the following; Pearl Harbor (27 months old!);
when JFK was shot; the twin tower assault; Ted Williams last at bat (a home run
at age 41!).
The un-conscious ones are often more fun when they can be jarred to the front.
Recently an old friend from 1955 and I reconnected and reviewed our memories
together; high school football experiences, school days, former teachers and of
course cheerleaders. He brought back so many memories that one evening while
on-line he called me. We talked for a long time!
This week my mom celebrates her 96th birthday. She has lots of
memories but a severe snow storm three weeks ago led to a jarring of her
memory. Three ladies from a fourth grade class she taught in 1947 noticed a
post on a social network that she was weathering the storm well. They contacted
me and some information was relayed to mom! She remembered all of them and
talks about that class and 1947 every time we talk. She will also get
surprised when she opens her 1947 themed birthday present Thursday.
The Lord is good to us, we may not be wealthy, but we are rich; rich in memories,
full of love and happiness and wisdom. The numbering of our days has paid off
in a worthy life.
Thought
for Today:
Today we will create a memory. Weather it is a major or minor event remains to
be seen. Either way let us recognize its contribution to who we will be.
Prayer
for Today:
Dear Lord and Father, we thank you for all the great memories and blessing you
have bestowed upon us. Today we pray that we serve your will here on earth as
we go through our day.
Amen
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