THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Lord, how many times have we asked, “Where did the time go?” Just yesterday, our folks brought us home from the hospital to the “oohs and ahhs” of curious siblings and loving grandparents. Adoring aunts and uncles remarked how we resembled our mom or dad. Overnight, we’ve hopefully grown into responsible adults and entered various occupations. Before long, we began families of our own and continue this endless life cycle.

Facing his twilight years, the psalmist took an in-depth survey of his life, weighing the consequences of his choices. Most were sound decisions that benefitted him, his family, and his sphere of influence. Other choices? He probably shook his head, wondering what went through his mind to make such boneheaded decisions.

Lord, we’re thankful the psalmist shared his wisdom about aging, since all generations experience the same reckoning with their mortality.

“O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me” (Psalm 71:17-18 NLT)

Many changed their outlook about life after approaching eternity’s doorway. They embraced their second chance when you said, Not yet, that you had more work for them to do. Lord, for me personally, since my near-fatal bout with COVID in 2021, I consider every day is a gift from you.

Your earthly brother, James, could not have been clearer when addressing life’s briefness.

“Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone” (James 4:14 NLT).

Thank you, Lord, for life. May our lives honor you with all we do. Amen, Jesus